HLTH SC 1404 - Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

This course introduces students to the use of research-based evidence in professional health care practice. Working in interprofessional teams and using a range of case scenarios, students will develop research skills in areas relevant to their field of practice. Through online activities and workshops, students will learn about the role of evidence-based practice in health. Students will be exposed to a range of study areas including systematic approaches to acquiring evidence, critical appraisal of the literature, interpretation of research design, descriptive and inferential statistics and assessment of research outcomes. Students will learn how an evidence-based approach in health informs clinical practice as well as developing research skills to determine the most appropriate intervention techniques for application in a given clinical population. Finally, students will learn to appreciate the complex interaction between social, economic and environmental influences that contribute to sustainability thinking in health research.

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Course Details

Course Code	HLTH SC 1404
Course	Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1
Coordinating Unit	Sch of Allied Hlth Sci & Prac
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Restricted to B. Occupational Therapy (Hons), B. Physiotherapy (Hons) and B. Speech Pathology (Hons) students only
Assessment	Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jessica Stanhope

Co-Course Coordinator: Dr Jessica Stanhope
Phone: +61 8 8313 2063
Email: jessica.stanhope@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Helen Mayo South

Tutor: Cameron Dickson
Phone: +61 8 8313 3676
Email: cameron.dickson@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Meredith Smith
Phone: +61 8 8313 7149
Email: meredith.smith@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Suzanne Dawson
Phone: +61 8 8313 3688
Email: suzanne.dawson@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Explain the relative merits and uses of the different types of evidence used in practice.
2	Develop research skills including literature searching and referencing, critical analysis, interpretation, synthesis and communication of scientific data.
3	Appropriately appraise components of health research evidence.
4	Communicate research outcomes appropriate to peers.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2, 3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	-
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	-

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 7th edn. Polgar S & Thomas S. Elsevier, 2019

Online Learning

All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Through a series of online materials, readings and interactive workshops, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of evidence-based practice, and develop foundational skills in research literacy.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Online Class: 12 x 1 hour = 12 hours
Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
Preparation for Workshop Sessions: 1 hour per session = 12 hours
Preparation for Seminar Sessions: 1 hour per session = 6 hours
Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 30 hours
Weekly reading: 3 hours per week = 36 hours
Online modules: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
TOTAL = 146 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Topics covered will include:

• Developing questions

• Conducting structured database searches

• Identifying and understanding the merits of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs

• Identifying and understanding potential methodological bias

• Descriptive and inferential statistics

• Referencing a range of sources

Small Group Discovery Experience

Whilst no offical SGDE will be offered in this course, there will be numerous opportunities throughout the semester to work in groups with other students.

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Assessment Summary

The assessment for Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1 consists of:

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Examination	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3
Assignment	Summative	20%	2, 3, 4
Continuous Assessment	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 4

Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.

Assessment Detail

Examination (40%) - A two-hour written examination covering the entire course content will be held during the 最新糖心Vlog examination period. Students will be required to complete a variety of different types of questions to demonstrate their achievement of the course learning outcomes.

Assignment (20%) - The assignment will involve the critical appraisal and interpretation of a research paper, where students will also be asked to summarise the research findings, in light of the study limitations.

Continuous Assessment (40%) - The continuous assessment will take the form of a workbook, which will be submitted in four sections (worth 10% each). The workbook will build on workshop activities.

Submission

Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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