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BIOB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kunnskapsbasert praksis (KBP) i helsetjenesten
Study programme
Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Programme
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

The language is normally English.

This joint course is developed for all the Bachelor programmes at the Faculty of Health Sciences which are part of RETHOS (National guidelines for the Health and Social Studies), and is considered as an introductory course, preferably taken during the first part of the study programme.

In this course, starting with relatable examples, students will learn about asking critical questions about health claims and the sources of claims. This is followed up by focusing on the rationale for evidence-based practice (EBP) and its Core Competencies: Ask, Acquire, Appraise and Interpret, Apply, and Evaluate, and shared decision-making. The course provides a foundation for learning and applying more advanced and field-specific skills.;

Recommended preliminary courses

Etter fullført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten

  • har kunnskap om bærekraftig utvikling, fordeling av ressurser, sentrale globale utfordringer og ulike natursyn
  • har kunnskap om pedagogisk ledelse knyttet til arbeid med bærekraftig utvikling i barnehagen
  • har kunnskap om barns utvikling av sosial forståelse og solidaritet
  • har kunnskap om økologi, naturtyper og naturpregede omgivelser også i og omkring storbyen
  • har kunnskap om betydningen av naturopplevelser og hvordan lede arbeid med barns utforsking av natur
  • har kunnskap om materialitet, estetisk praksis og barns skapende uttrykksmåter i et bærekraftperspektiv

Ferdigheter

Studenten

  • kan i samarbeid med barn og personalet planlegge, lede og gjennomføre pedagogisk arbeid knyttet til bærekraftig utvikling
  • kan se sammenhengen mellom lokalt arbeid i barnehagen, barns oppvekstmiljø og globale problemstillinger
  • kan lede arbeid med bærekraft gjennom utforsking og skapende prosesser
  • kan reflektere over barnehagens verdigrunnlag, samfunnsmandat og arbeidet med bærekraftig utvikling

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

  • har endrings- og utviklingskompetanse knyttet til barnehagens pedagogiske arbeid med bærekraftig utvikling, og kan bidra til fremtidens barnehage

Required preliminary courses

The student must have been admitted to the study programme. ;

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student has acquired the following learning outcomes classified as knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • can define what EBP is and recognizes the rationale for EBP and shared decision making
  • knows the steps of EBP
  • is familiar with the levels in the S-pyramid and acknowledges the difference between single studies and systematic reviews
  • knows the characteristics of a scientific article, e.g. IMRAD
  • can explain the purpose and characteristics of qualitative and quantitative studies and syntheses of studies, e.g. systematic reviews
  • understands the principles for critical appraisal and knows how to use check lists for different study designs, clinical guidelines and professional procedures
  • knows different types of categorical and continuous measures of association and effect, and key graphical presentations ;

Skills

The student

  • can identify different types of professional/clinical questions, such as questions about treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, experiences and etiology
  • can, for each type of clinical question, identify the preferred order of study designs
  • can formulate searchable professional/clinical questions using e.g. PICO;and variations of PICO
  • can construct and carry out an appropriate and simple search strategy for professional/clinical questions from the top of the S-pyramid ;

General competencies

The student

  • can critically assess health claims in the media
  • can discuss the importance of user knowledge, clinical experience, and summarized research in clinical decision-making;

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching is mainly designed with "flipped classroom" and learning activities in class and smaller groups. Digital learning resources such as digital lectures, videos and films will be available to the students in advance. Students are recommended to use these resources and to be prepared before the lectures and the seminars. The students are specially recommended to participate at the presentation seminar since this seminar offers a unique opportunity for learning.

Course requirements

None.

Assessment

Project examination, consisting of a group assignment with up to 7 students, based on a case with a health claim in the media. The assignment will include the levels of the EBP model. The assignment is submitted as a written paper of 1500 words (+/- 10 prosent) according to further specified criteria.;

Each group decides whether their assignment is to be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Resit exam: If the assignment is given the grade fail, the group can submit a revised version once. ;

If this attempt fails, the group is entitled to a third and final attempt. In a third attempt, the group must choose a new health claim and submit a new examination paper.;

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Bærekraftig utvikling kan knyttes til barnehagens verdigrunnlag, samfunnsmandat og til pedagogisk arbeid i barnehagens hverdag. I Forskrift om rammeplan for barnehagelærerutdanningen (2012) knyttes bærekraftig utvikling til natur, samfunn og kultur. I tillegg til økologi og naturmangfold, vil fordypningen ta opp materialitet og estetisk praksis, deltakelse og demokrati, sosialt og kulturelt mangfold samt likeverd, solidaritet og rettferdig fordeling. En begynnende forståelse for bærekraftig utvikling innebærer formidling og praktisk arbeid knyttet til barns opplevelser, nysgjerrighet og medvirkning. Det innebærer også at temaet kobles til barns kreativitet og skapende prosesser i barnehagen.

Emnet forbereder studenten på å kunne lede og veilede personalet og barn i varierte praktiske prosjekter knyttet til bærekraftig utvikling i barnehagen.

Grading scale

Pass/Fail. The same grade is given for all students in the group.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10 percent of the assignments. To internal examiners will assess the remaining assignments. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all the students.;

Overlapping courses

BIOB1060, ERGOB1060, FYB1060, RAB1060, SYKK1060, SYKP1060, TAB1060, FARB1060, PMED1060, ORI1060 overlap;100 %.