Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 307456 (v.1) Evidence Based Practice 750
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Syllabus: | The philosophy of evidence based practice is examined in detail with examples from sources such as the P.E.D.R.O and Cochrane Collaboration databases. Necessary practical skills are developed in identifying, acquiring, evaluating and using evidence. Clinical decision making skills are developed through the appropriate use of statistical analysis which includes examination of various forms of statistical testing. Case presentations are used to integrate student learning. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Examined the philosophy of evidence based practice in detail using examples from sources such as the P.E.D.R.O and Cochrane Collaboration databases. Developed necessary practical skills in identifying, acquiring, evaluating and using evidence. Analysed clinical decision making skills through the appropriate use of statistical analysis which includes examination of various forms of statistical testing. Integrated student learning through case presentations. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal Club presentations and assignments 20%. Statistical assignment 20%. Systematic Review of a selected topic 60%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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