This unit will introduce you to the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) and develop your key skills for conducting EBP within clinical settings as an Allied Health Professional. You will be introduced to models of EBP that can be used to guide clinical decision making at an individual patient level and also at a service delivery level, and be required to identify the impacts of EBP on current practice across a variety of fields. During this unit you will gain experience in developing clinically answerable questions, performing information searches, undertaking critical appraisal and synthesising information.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unsolicited Student Feedback - Discussion Forum

It would be helpful to have a video that outlines and explains the assessment tasks to accommodate auditory learners, in addition to the written instructions.

It is recommended that in addition to written instructions, the Unit Coordinator create a short instructional video for assessment tasks that outlines and explains the assessment requirements to support the auditory learners in the student cohort.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

This unit builds upon previous first year units and has helped students to become more effective and efficient at critically reviewing different types of evidence.

It is recommended that this unit continue to expand on content taught in Year 1 and the content in this unit continues to focus on developing students' knowledge and understanding of critical appraisal and its important role in ensuring evidence-informed practice as a health professional.