Assessed intended learning outcomes
1. Critically examine and debate the nature of evidence within healthcare
2. Apply critical appraisal tools in the evaluation of different forms of evidence
3. Explain how evidence can be implemented and disseminated within an integrated and multi-professional health and social care environment
4. Identify and discuss the importance of personalisation within the context of applying evidence-based interventions
5. Explain the barriers to the application of evidence within different practice environments
On completion of the module, you will be able to;
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills
1. Explore in small groups the evidence underpinning a variety of healthcare practice
2. Work with peers to discuss and explore the application of evidence within different environments
3. Review how individuals and group attitudes impact on the application of sound evidence base
4. Appreciate the dissonance that might exist between the evidence base and the expectations, values, beliefs and preferences of service users
Transferable Skills and other Attributes
1. Interpret a range of different types of data
2. Apply systematic approaches to critiquing a range of different types of evidence
3. Undertake an extended written academic discussion explore a key topic area
4. Utilise electronic databases to search for a range of different evidence types
Module Aims
1. Develop an understanding of the different types of evidence used to underpin healthcare practices.
2. Appreciated the nuance of applying the evidence base to the complexities of the real world.
3. Develop the skills needed in order to be able to rationalise an evidence based approach within a practice setting.
4. Identify how policy and socio-political drivers impact on interprofessional teamwork and effective integrated service delivery.
Word count/ duration (if applicable)
Your assessment should be 3000 words long.
• This does not include your reference list or your appendix.
