•   Evidence-based practice and decision-making HCS21EB02-3001 01.09.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (HCS21F-Å, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    After completing the course, the student is able to:
    - Develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice
    - Develop the ability to produce portfolio evidence to underpin practice
    - Identify and analyze problems related to social and health care practices
    - Apply systematic method of critical thinking
    - Apply new knowledge and insight grated from evidence-based practice
    - Demonstrate the ability to use evidence while analyzing new situation (application of evidence)
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    - Critical thinking theories
    - Decision-making process
    - Types of evidence
    - Critical approach to searching evidence form different sources
    - Applying evidence into change process
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
    The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

    Assessment criteria for assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions and his/hers knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for assignment. She/he have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Criteria for evaluation of the written exam
    The student can explain the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

    Assessment criteria for assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Criteria for evaluation of the written exam:
    The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

    Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the possible seminar. The assignment and the possible role as an opponent show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the possible seminar
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Strandell-Laine

    Learning material

    Abu-Baker, N. N., AbuAlrub, S., Obeidat, R. F., & Assmairan, K. (2021). Evidence-based practice beliefs and implementations: a cross-sectional study among undergraduate nursing students. BMC Nursing, 20(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00522-x


    Chan, R., Gardner, G., Webster, J., & Geary, A. (2010). Building research capacity in the nursing workforce: the design and evaluation of the nurse researcher role. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 27(4), 62–69.

    Geddis, R. A., Errington, L., Abley, C., Wassall, R., Exley, C., & Thomson, R. (2021). Enhancing shared and surrogate decision making for people living with dementia: A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions. Health Expectations, 24(1), 19–32. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13167

    Hoffmann, T., Gibson, E., Barnett, C., & Maher, C. (2021). Shared decision making in Australian physiotherapy practice: A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported use. PLoS ONE, 16(5), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251347

    Parvan, K., Hosseini, F. A., Jasemi, M., & Thomson, B. (2021). Attitude of nursing students following the implementation of comprehensive computer-based nursing process in medical surgical internship: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 21(1), 1–12.
    Tagney, J., & Haines, C. (2009). Using evidence-based practice to address gaps in nursing knowledge. British Journal of Nursing, 18(8), 484–489. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2009.18.8.41811

    critical thinking, critical reasoning, and clinical judgment?
    http://www.elsevieradvantage.com/samplechapters/9781437727760/9781437727760.pdf

    Clinical judgment- en essential tool in the nursing process
    http://www.infiressources.ca/fer/Depotdocument_anglais/Clinical_Judgement%E2%80%93An_Essential_Tool_in_the_Nursing_Profession.pdf

    Learning methods

    lectures, students independent work ans mandatory seminar

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    0-5

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 03.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • HCS21F-Å
    • HCS21P-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Rika Levy-Malmberg

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care

    Campus

    Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

    Share of online studies

    2 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    project in clinical environment

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    autumn 2021

    Timing and attendance

    on WebEx

    Student's schedule and workload

    27 hours = 1 ECTS credit