COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Code: | HE1R20 |
Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Apr 24, 2014 |
Revised by: | Director of Education Oct 17, 2014 |
Valid From: | Aug 24, 2015 |
Version: | 4 |
Reg number: | 2014/3476 Avdelningen för rehabilitering/Department of Rehabilitation |
Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
Disciplinary domain: | Health sciences
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Subject group: | TR1
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Specialised in: | A1N
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Main field of study: | Occupational Therapy |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course, the student should have the:
Knowledge and understanding
- to describe the method for completing a systematic literature review.
Skills and abilities
- to apply the method of systematic literature review
- to implement an evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.
Judgement and approach
- to critically review and evaluate own achievements, and identify what he/she needs to develop with respect to scientific method and argumentation.
Contents
- formulate an evidence question
- literature search
- critically review and value the literature
- implementation in occupational therapy practice
Type of instruction
The course is implemented as a distance course with discussion and seminars through a web-based platform.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and at least 90 credits in Occupational Therapy..
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
Examination of the course objectives is based on four pairs of assignments as well as individual review and opposition of fellow students' assignments, and an individually written reflection report.
Registration of examination:
Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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Examination | 7.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
Course literature
Aveyard, H. (2010) Doing a literature review in health and social care. A practical guide. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Taylor, M. C. (2007). Evidence-based practice for occupational therapists. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd.
Additional relevant literature, will be chosen in consultation with lecturer.
Latest edition of textbooks to be used.