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Evidence-based Practice (CHI385) |
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Points: |
2 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S2-internal |
Description: |
Evidence-based practice (EBP) combines best scientific evidence, clinical experience and patient values. This unit provides an opportunity to refine the student's ability to perform literature searches, critically review the literature and apply the evidence derived to relevant clinical scenarios. The unit recognises that health care is individualised and ever changing and involves uncertainties and probabilities. Students learn that EBP involves complex and conscientious decision making. This unit uses the Internet heavily to source information partly in dedicated computer laboratories. |
Contact time: |
Lectures: 2 hours per week; project work/seminars: 2 hours per week. |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in BSc/BChiro and successful completion of Years 1 and 2 OR enrolment in the Bachelor of Sports Science and successful completion of Part I and CHI209 Clinical Biomechanics. |
Exclusions: |
Students who have successfully completed CHI585 Evidence-Based Practice cannot enrol in this unit for credit. |
Used in these Courses: |
Chiropractic (BChiro, BSc) |
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