Evidence Based Practice Y3

POPH30011 Evidence Based Practice Y3 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Tracey Farragher Unit coordinator Division of Population Health, Health Services Res 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This unit will focus on revising the different study designs used in public health practice and epidemiology and focus on the implementation of EBP into public health policy and practice. <span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif";mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-themecolor:text1;">This unit deepens students’ understanding of evidence-based practice by critically exploring a range of epidemiological and qualitative study designs used in public health. It equips learners with the skills to appraise, apply, and communicate research findings effectively in diverse professional and policy contexts. The unit aims to: build on the students' basic understanding of evidence based practice, and study design to be able to apply the concepts of EBP into different contexts of policy and practice. <o:p></o:p> A1. Critically appraise a range of epidemiological and qualitative study designs used to inform public health practice and decision-making.<o:p></o:p>A2. Apply understanding of the strengths, limitations, and contextual relevance of each study design to public health practice.<o:p></o:p>A3. Synthesize insights into the opportunities and constraints of implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) across diverse public health settings.<o:p></o:p>A4. Evaluate the role and impact of EBP in shaping health policy, service delivery, and inclusive research.<o:p></o:p> B1. Identify, compare, and evaluate appropriate study designs in relation to specific public health questions and population needs.<o:p></o:p>B2. Justify the selection and application of study designs for specific health research scenarios based on methodological, ethical, and practical considerations.<o:p></o:p>B3. Critically assess the limitations and challenges of EBP in real-world contexts.<o:p></o:p> C2 Be able to critically appraise common research designs and assess the published literature.<o:p></o:p> D1. Reflect on the principles, challenges, and ethical dimensions of implementing EBP in diverse public health environments.<o:p></o:p>D2. Communicate research findings and EBP recommendations effectively to varied audiences, including professionals, policymakers, and communities.<o:p></o:p>D3. Articulate the limitations and uncertainties of EBP in ways that support informed decision-making.<o:p></o:p>D4. Demonstrate advanced skills in critical appraisal, synthesis of evidence, and communication of complex research findings.<o:p></o:p> On-campus students onlyAcademic engagement includes lectures, seminars, workshops and other face to face activities.  To achieve the intended learning outcomes for this course unit, we have created a range of activities.  Your course unit leads and teaching team will support you including access to the Student Development Programme including peer-support (PASS) and the Programme Director Seminars Series.  We will consult with students to identify any additional needs and further academic engagement activities will be provided.  Assessments, preparation for assessments, reading time and independent study are also included within your timetabled activities.Distance/blended learning students onlyStudents on this mode of study will have the opportunity to study synchronously with the on-campus students and asynchronously via recorded sessions and online resources. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Seminars and Discussion boards will provide consolidation exercises to provide feedback for the ILOs and the summative assessment.<o:p></o:p> BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health Third Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health PT BSc (Hons) Public Health PT Third Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health Third Year Mandatory N Brownson, R.C., Chriqui, J.F. and Stamatakis, K.A. 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(2003)<a href="https://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/resources-readers/publications/epidemiology-uninitiated">. Epidemiology for the uninitiated</a>. London: BMJ.Muir Gray, J.A. (2000). <a href="https://www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/permalink/44MAN_INST/1rfd42k/cdi_wiley_ebooks_10_1002_9780470699003_ch5_ch5">Evidence‐based Public Health</a>. In Evidence-based Practice: A Critical Appraisal. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Science Ltd, pp. 89–110. (Book Chapter)Rychetnik, L. et al. (2004). <a href="https://jech.bmj.com/content/58/7/538">A glossary for evidence based public health</a>. Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979), 58(7), pp.538–545.NICE (2018). <a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/Media/Default/About/what-we-do/Into-practice/Principles-for-putting-evidence-based-guidance-into-practice.pdf">Principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice.</a><a href="https://casp-uk.net/">Critical Appraisal Skills Programme</a> (CASP)Titler MG. (2008). <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2659/">The Evidence for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation</a>. In: Hughes RG, editor. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); Chapter 7.   Practical classes & workshops 10 Seminars 40 0 150 For every 20 course unit credits we expect students to work for around 200 hours.  This amount is only a guidance and individual study time will vary.