CSH600 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
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| Unit code: | CSH600 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | CSB111 |
| Equivalent(s): | PUB384, CSB334, CSB600 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSH600 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB111 |
| Equivalent: | CSB600 |
| Coordinator: | Bernice Prior | bernice.prior@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The volume of medical and health care literature now available is significant and increases exponentially every year. As a practising health care professional, you will be expected to systematically inform your practice using sound scientific methods. Developing a skill set which allows you to identify the best available evidence and apply it judiciously to inform practice improvement is critical to fulfilling your role as a health care professional.
Students under the International Articulation Agreements with the Bachelor of Paramedic Science Course will be contacted about your enrolment into this unit.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic tenets of evidence-based practice and the concepts which underpin it;
- Determine the methodological rigour of a study;
- Interpret basic bio-statistics;
- Demonstrate the skills associated with critical analysis and systematic review of the literature; and
- Describe the processes associated with translating evidence into practice.
Content
This Unit is divided into five modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Module 2: Introduction to epidemiology
Module 3: Introduction to research methodology and key concepts in bio-statistics
Module 4: Evaluating the evidence
Module 5: Applying Evidence-Based Practice principles to professional practice
Learning Approaches
This unit adopts a blended approach to learning. Twelve online learning packages allow you to develop an understanding of the tenets of evidence-based clinical practice in a self-paced manner. The learning packages are clinically focused and consist of a series of activities, videos, resources and self-review exercises. Seven interactive interprofessional workshops support the online learning packages. Workshops are typically focused on a patient/person or problem and provide a collaborative tutor-supported interprofessional learning environment.
The unit Canvas site is used extensively for the online learning packages and resources, assessment items and staff / student communication via the discussion board.
Students under the International Articulation Agreements with the Bachelor of Paramedic Science Course will be contacted about your enrolment into this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is critical when developing the ability to apply evidence-based practice principles in the clinical environment. Feedback is provided in the following ways:
- Throughout the semester, 7 online, formative quizzes are available for students to complete. Each quiz focuses on 2-3 content areas and answers and / or study suggestions are provided on submission.
- Students will be able to receive informal pre-submission feedback on the elements of their literature review during workshops in weeks 2-4.
- In addition to the marking rubric, detailed feedback is provided for Assessment 1.
- An opportunity to receive individual feedback on the end of semester exam is available on request.
Assessment
Overview
Two key methods of assessment are required for this unit. Students will be expected to sit an end of semester exam, and complete an assignment.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Literature Review
You will work individually to undertake a mini/abridged systematic review and critically appraise four studies on an intervention related topic. In completing this task you are required to apply the core principles of evidence-based clinical practice.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
The exam will cover the theoretical constructs covered by all five learning objectives and consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The examination will be held in the end of semester Central Examination period.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Any other required readings will be signposted to from the Canvas unit site.
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Hoffman, T., Bennett, S., and Del Mar, C. (2017) Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (3rd Edition). Chatswood, NSW: Churchill Livingstone.
Hoffmann, T., Bennett, S., and Del Mar, C. (2023). Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (4th edition). Evolve Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit will require a substantial amount of computer work. You should ensure that your workstations are adjusted in accordance with these guidelines and that regular rest breaks are taken.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS43 Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills from paramedicine and related disciplines that focus on the needs and holistic care of the individual.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Perform reflective and safe evidence-based paramedic practice, that informs clinical decision-making across diverse paramedic care settings.
Relates to: Literature Review - Access, evaluate, and utilise digital health information that informs holistic paramedic care and assists in intra- and inter-professional communication and clinical decision-making.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Develop and apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning and evaluation skills, that promote and achieve person-centred care.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Practice and promote the qualities of ethical conduct, social inclusivity, reflexivity and reflection, and bearing responsibility for risk management and quality assurance across a range of community settings.
Relates to: Literature Review - Communicate appropriately and with sensitivity to all persons, their families, carers, interprofessional teams and community leaders, to professional standards, both independently and collaboratively, to ensure safe and coordinated care, based on consensual agreement.
Relates to: Literature Review
CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in research and inquiry through questioning and critique, appreciating the complexity and ambiguity of professional practice, using research processes and synthesis to disseminate and apply outcomes in practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Literature Review, Examination (written) - Access, use, adapt and share information and/or other technologies to meet current and emerging needs of professional practice.
Relates to: ULO5, Examination (written)
CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
- Research Methods
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate)
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written)
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSH600 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB111 |
| Equivalent: | CSB600 |
| Coordinator: | Bernice Prior | bernice.prior@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The volume of medical and health care literature now available is significant and increases exponentially every year. As a practising health care professional, you will be expected to systematically inform your practice using sound scientific methods. Developing a skill set which allows you to identify the best available evidence and apply it judiciously to inform practice improvement is critical to fulfilling your role as a health care professional.
Students under the International Articulation Agreements with the Bachelor of Paramedic Science Course will be contacted about your enrolment into this unit.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic tenets of evidence-based practice and the concepts which underpin it;
- Determine the methodological rigour of a study;
- Interpret basic bio-statistics;
- Demonstrate the skills associated with critical analysis and systematic review of the literature; and
- Describe the processes associated with translating evidence into practice.
Content
This Unit is divided into five modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Module 2: Introduction to epidemiology
Module 3: Introduction to research methodology and key concepts in bio-statistics
Module 4: Evaluating the evidence
Module 5: Applying Evidence-Based Practice principles to professional practice
Learning Approaches
This unit adopts a blended approach to learning. Twelve online learning packages allow you to develop an understanding of the tenets of evidence-based clinical practice in a self-paced manner. The learning packages are clinically focused and consist of a series of activities, videos, resources and self-review exercises. Seven interactive interprofessional workshops support the online learning packages. Workshops are typically focused on a patient/person or problem and provide a collaborative tutor-supported interprofessional learning environment.
The unit Canvas site is used extensively for the online learning packages and resources, assessment items and staff / student communication via the discussion board.
Students under the International Articulation Agreements with the Bachelor of Paramedic Science Course will be contacted about your enrolment into this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is critical when developing the ability to apply evidence-based practice principles in the clinical environment. Feedback is provided in the following ways:
- Throughout the semester, 7 online, formative quizzes are available for students to complete. Each quiz focuses on 2-3 content areas and answers and / or study suggestions are provided on submission.
- Students will be able to receive informal pre-submission feedback on the elements of their literature review during workshops in weeks 2-4.
- In addition to the marking rubric, detailed feedback is provided for Assessment 1.
- An opportunity to receive individual feedback on the end of semester exam is available on request.
Assessment
Overview
Two key methods of assessment are required for this unit. Students will be expected to sit an end of semester exam, and complete an assignment.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Literature Review
You will work individually to undertake a mini/abridged systematic review and critically appraise four studies on an intervention related topic. In completing this task you are required to apply the core principles of evidence-based clinical practice.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
The exam will cover the theoretical constructs covered by all five learning objectives and consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The examination will be held in the end of semester Central Examination period.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Any other required readings will be signposted to from the Canvas unit site.
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Hoffman, T., Bennett, S., and Del Mar, C. (2017) Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (3rd Edition). Chatswood, NSW: Churchill Livingstone.
Hoffmann, T., Bennett, S., and Del Mar, C. (2023). Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (4th edition). Evolve Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit will require a substantial amount of computer work. You should ensure that your workstations are adjusted in accordance with these guidelines and that regular rest breaks are taken.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS43 Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills from paramedicine and related disciplines that focus on the needs and holistic care of the individual.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Perform reflective and safe evidence-based paramedic practice, that informs clinical decision-making across diverse paramedic care settings.
Relates to: Literature Review - Access, evaluate, and utilise digital health information that informs holistic paramedic care and assists in intra- and inter-professional communication and clinical decision-making.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Develop and apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning and evaluation skills, that promote and achieve person-centred care.
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Practice and promote the qualities of ethical conduct, social inclusivity, reflexivity and reflection, and bearing responsibility for risk management and quality assurance across a range of community settings.
Relates to: Literature Review - Communicate appropriately and with sensitivity to all persons, their families, carers, interprofessional teams and community leaders, to professional standards, both independently and collaboratively, to ensure safe and coordinated care, based on consensual agreement.
Relates to: Literature Review
CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in research and inquiry through questioning and critique, appreciating the complexity and ambiguity of professional practice, using research processes and synthesis to disseminate and apply outcomes in practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Literature Review, Examination (written) - Access, use, adapt and share information and/or other technologies to meet current and emerging needs of professional practice.
Relates to: ULO5, Examination (written)
CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
- Research Methods
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written) - Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate)
Relates to: Literature Review, Examination (written)