2011/12 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5002M Evidence Based Practice

30 creditsClass Size: 30

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Andrea Nelson
Email: E.A.Nelson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2011/12

Pre-requisite qualifications

Graduate or equivalent

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To provide an opportunity for you to re-visit and enhance your understanding of research methodologies and demonstrate how data is analysed.
To acquire an in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice in order to effectively debate and confront issues affecting health care.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the principles required to effectively critique research;
- acquire research and statistical knowledge which informs evidence-based clinical practice;
- confidently debate the range of selected practice situations and limitations of current thinking which challenges professional boundaries;
- critically evaluate a range of reviews to inform practice; critically analyse and debate issues in using research evidence in practice.

Syllabus

This module will initially concentrate on improving and enhancing critical reading skills, exploring appropriate research and statistical methodologies currently used in clinical practice, and consider the evidence presented. Considerable emphasis will be placed on evaluating evidence to improve all types of practice. The context of evidence-based care will be discussed, including multidisciplinary and policy developments. Resources to support evidence-based care will be assessed and examined critically.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			270.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored through formative work undertaken throughout the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	6,000 word essay	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 06/12/2012

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