HPER71-110: Evidence Based Practice and Policy

Description

This subject is designed to support health professionals and those working in the health field to find, appraise, and apply evidence relevant to population, community and individual health needs. In this subject you will develop essential skills in evidence-based practice and policy, including framing relevant practice questions and searching to find research evidence addressing these questions. You will then be able to critically appraise research evidence based on an understanding of research study designs; and applying the results of those studies to individuals, communities and populations. This includes a foundational understanding of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. These skills will enable you to independently evaluate the worth of newly proposed health policy and clinical management options.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Formulate a clear question from a practice or health policy problem.
2. Design and perform an efficient search to locate research addressing a focused question.
3. Identify strengths and weaknesses in the design and methodology of research studies.
4. Critically appraise a variety of research evidence and reflect on the quality of the evidence to inform practice.
5. Accurately interpret summarise, and appropriately communicate the results of research studies to the target audience.
6. Apply the principles of evidence based practice when drawing conclusions from research studies to inform recommendations for policy and/or practice.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2020 [Standard - Evidence Based Practice and Policy]
• September 2020 [Mixed (Face-to-Face) - Evidence Based Practice and Policy]
• January 2020 [Mixed (Face-to-Face)]

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