SYKK1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care Course description

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.

Prior to the course, the students are recommended to go through the elements in "Startpakka" which focus on literature search, critical appraisal and use of references, see https://x.oslomet.no/courses/course-v1:OsloMetX+ST22+01/about

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• an oral presentation of the conclusions of the research project (25 minutes) to the academic environment, which the supervisor is part of (around a week before the submission of the written assignment)

Exam content: Learning outcomes

Exam form: A written assignment in English, individually or in a group of up to three students. Scope: up to 5,000 words, alternatively in the form of an article.

Resit exam: Candidates can submit a reworked version for re-assessment once.

No permitted aids for the exam.

Grade scale A-F

Examiners: One external and one internal examiner will assess the written assignment.

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

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.

BIOB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, ERGOB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, FYB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, RAB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, SYKK1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, TAB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, FARB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, PMED1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, ORI1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits, and VERB1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care, 5 credits overlaps 100 %.