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COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024
Course Code: | HE1R23 |
Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Apr 12, 2022 |
Valid From: | Aug 28, 2023 |
Version: | 1 |
Reg number: | Avdelningen för rehabilitering |
Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
Disciplinary domain: | Health sciences |
Subject group: | TR1 |
Specialised in: | A1N |
Main field of study: | Occupational Therapy |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe and critically assess the method of a systematic literature review
- discuss the implications of evidence-based knowledge for occupational therapy.
Skills and abilities
- apply a systematic literature review method.
Judgement and approach
- critically review and evaluate own achievements, and identify one’s own development needs with respect to scientific method and argumentation.
Contents
- concepts in health and welfare
- development of evidence questions
- systematic literature search
- critical review and appraisal of scientific literature
- implications for occupational therapy
- development of evidence questions
- systematic literature search
- critical review and appraisal of scientific literature
- implications for occupational therapy
Type of instruction
The course is given as a web-based course. Learning activities include lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and group discussions.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (i.e., the equivalent of 180 credits) including a passed 15-credit undergraduate thesis 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 a systematic literature review (consisting of a written pair or small group assignment as well as participation in a mid-course seminar which includes oral critical review of literature), critical review of a systematic literature review (consisting of an individually written opposition of fellow students’ assignment) and a reflection of one’s learning outcomes and learning needs (consisting of an individually written reflection report).
Examination of the course objectives is based on a systematic literature review (consisting of a written pair or small group assignment as well as participation in a mid-course seminar which includes oral critical review of literature), critical review of a systematic literature review (consisting of an individually written opposition of fellow students’ assignment) and a reflection of one’s learning outcomes and learning needs (consisting of an individually written reflection report).
Registration of examination:
Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
---|---|---|
Systematic literature review | 5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
Critical review of a systematic literature review | 1.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
Reflection of one's learning outcomes and learning needs | 1 credit | U/G |
Course literature
Aveyard, H. (2019). Doing a literature review in health and social care: a practical guide (4th ed.). Open University Press.
Hoffman, T. Bennett, S., & Del Mar, C.B. (2017). Evidence-based practice across the health professions (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
Additional relevant literature will be chosen in consultation with lecturers.
The latest edition of the course literature should be used.
Hoffman, T. Bennett, S., & Del Mar, C.B. (2017). Evidence-based practice across the health professions (3rd ed.). Elsevier.
Additional relevant literature will be chosen in consultation with lecturers.
The latest edition of the course literature should be used.