PTY-20051 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

The Implementing Evidence into Practice module builds on content introduced in Year 1 of the MSci Physiotherapy programme and enables the student to explore the stages involved in producing a Critically Appraised Topic (CAT).
Students will have the opportunity to develop critical appraisal skills and use of critical appraisal tools for qualitative and quantitative studies, effectiveness studies, diagnostics studies, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines enabling them to implement evidence into practice.
The module aims to introduce the concept of evidence-based practitioners and methods of using evidence in practice -creating clinical questions whilst also developing transferable skills (such as critical appraisal and academic writing) that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties.

The module aims to:
- develop understanding of the role of evidence in health care practice.
- develop the selection and implementation strategies for gathering and evaluating evidence.
- analyse the quality and application of evidence to the health care arena.

Intended Learning Outcomes

distinguish between the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of evidence related to health care.: 1
apply knowledge and skills related to critical appraisal of different forms of evidence related to health care.: 1
demonstrate knowledge of mechanisms to enhance the implementation of evidence into practice.: 1

Study hours

30 tutor led hours which may include lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and two hours of assessment preparation classes etc.
120 hours of independent study including 20 hours of guided independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment