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Evidence-based PracticeLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YSMA0510

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Tiina Kuukkanen, Hyvinvointiyksikkö
  • Hanna Hopia, Hyvinvointiyksikkö

Objective

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

23.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Kristiina Juntunen
Teacher in charge

Kristiina Juntunen

Groups
  • YSF24S1
    Kuntoutuksen ja liikunnan integraatio (YAMK)
  • ZJAYSU24KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku
  • YSG24S1
    Sosiaalialan ylempi AMK, erityissosiaaliohjaus (YAMK)
  • ZJAYSU24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, YAMK-väylät,Monialainen kuntoutus
  • ZJAYSG24S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, YAMK-väylät, Sosiaalialan ylempi AMK, erityissosiaaliohjaus (YAMK)
  • YSU24S1
    Monialainen kuntoutus (YAMK)

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 22.01.2024

Timing

20.01.2024 - 19.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Kristiina Juntunen
  • Virtuaaliopettaja KP550 YAMK
  • Aila Pikkarainen
Teacher in charge

Kristiina Juntunen

Groups
  • YSU24K1
    Monialainen kuntoutus (YAMK)
  • ZJAYSU24KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

25.08.2023 - 20.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Aila Pikkarainen
Teacher in charge

Aila Pikkarainen

Groups
  • ZJAYSG23S1
    Avoin AMK, sote,Sosiaalialan ylempi AMK, erityissosiaaliohjaus (YAMK), YAMK-polku
  • YSG23S1
    Sosiaalialan ylempi AMK, erityissosiaaliohjaus (YAMK)

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 14.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Hanna Hopia
Teacher in charge

Hanna Hopia

Groups
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • ZJAYSY22ST
    Avoin AMK, sote, Terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Time and location

18.1.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
31.1.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
8.2. 2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
7.3.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hoffmann T, Bennett S, Del Mar C. 2018. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. Chatswood: Elsevier.

Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T., Holopainen, A. 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta. Tarpeesta tuloksiin. Helsinki: Skhole Oy.

Melnyk, B. M. 2016. Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare: A practical guide to improving quality, safety, and outcomes. Wolters Kluwer Health.

Hotus 2022. Näyttöön perustuvan hoitotyön ja sen tukirakenteiden toteutuminen Suomessa. Raportti 2022. Hoitotyön tutkimussäätiö, Helsinki.

Teaching methods

4 webinars, participation mandatory. Lectures, group work, peer-review, presentations.
1 guidance webinar (voluntary participation)
Home tasks for webinars
4 learning assignments (PICO, review of research articles, evaluation of a systematic review, implementation plan)

Alternative completion methods

Opinnollistamisen mahdollisuus JAMKin käytäntöjen mukaan.

Student workload

Webinars 12 hours
One guidance webinar 2 hours
Home tasks for webinars 20 hours
Four learning assignments 101 hours

Content scheduling

18.1.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
31.1.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
8.2. 2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation
7.3.2023 from 9-12 webinar (online), mandatory participation

Further information for students

PICO assignment: pass/fail, feedback from teacher
Review of research articles: pass/fail
Evaluation of a systematic review: 0-5, feedback from teacher
Implementation plan: 0-5, feedback from teacher and peers

The final grade will be formed by means of two assignments (Evaluation of a systematic review and Implementation plan).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

13.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

14 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Hanna Hopia
Teacher in charge

Hanna Hopia

Groups
  • ZJAYSC23KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Time and location

14.1.2023 from 9-14 face-to-face studies in campus, mandatory participation
1.2.2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation
15.2 2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation
8.3.2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hoffmann T, Bennett S, Del Mar C. 2018. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. Chatswood: Elsevier.

Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T., Holopainen, A. 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta. Tarpeesta tuloksiin. Helsinki: Skhole Oy.

Melnyk, B. M. 2016. Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare: A practical guide to improving quality, safety, and outcomes. Wolters Kluwer Health.

Hotus 2022. Näyttöön perustuvan hoitotyön ja sen tukirakenteiden toteutuminen Suomessa. Raportti 2022. Hoitotyön tutkimussäätiö, Helsinki.

Teaching methods

4 lessons/webinars, participation mandatory. Lectures, group work, peer-review, presentations.
1 guidance webinar (voluntary participation)
Home tasks for webinars
4 learning assignments (PICO, review of research articles, review of a systematic review, implementation plan)

Alternative completion methods

Opinnollistamisen mahdollisuus JAMKin käytäntöjen mukaan.

Student workload

Contact studies/webinars 14 hours
Guidance webinar 2 hours
Home tasks for webinars 20 hours
Four learning assignments 101 hours

Content scheduling

14.1.2023 from 9-14 face-to-face studies in campus, mandatory participation
1.2.2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation
15.2 2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation
8.3.2023 from 9-12 online webinar, mandatory participation

Further information for students

PICO assignment: pass/fail, feedback from teacher
Review of research articles: pass/fail
Evaluation of a systematic review: 0-5, feedback from teacher
Implementation plan: 0-5, feedback from teacher and peers

The final grade will be formed by means of two assignments (Evaluation of a systematic review and Implementation plan).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

13.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Aila Pikkarainen
Teacher in charge

Aila Pikkarainen

Groups
  • YSU23KM
    Monialainen kuntoutus (YAMK)
  • ZJAYSU23KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

27.08.2022 - 11.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Hanna Hopia
Teacher in charge

Hanna Hopia

Groups
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • ZJAYSY22SK
    Avoin AMK, sote, Kliininen asiantuntija, YAMK-polku

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Time and location

Luennot/seminaarit:

27.8.2022 klo 10-14 kontaktikerta
15.9.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta
6.10.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta
17.11.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hoffmann T, Bennett S, Del Mar C. 2018. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. Chatswood: Elsevier.

Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T., Holopainen, A. 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta. Tarpeesta tuloksiin. Helsinki: Skhole Oy.

Melnyk, B. M. 2016. Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare: A practical guide to improving quality, safety, and outcomes. Wolters Kluwer Health.

Teaching methods

4 lessons/seminars, participation mandatory. Lectures, group work, peer-review, presentations.
1 guidance webinar (voluntary participation)
4 learning assignments (PICO, review of a research article, review of a systematic review, implementation plan)

Alternative completion methods

Opinnollistamisen mahdollisuus JAMKin käytäntöjen mukaan.

Student workload

Four lectures/seminars16 t
One guidance webinar 2 t
Four learning assignments 117 t

Content scheduling

27.8.2022 klo 10-14 kontaktikerta
15.9.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta
6.10.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta
17.11.2022 klo 9-12 kontaktikerta

Further information for students

Avoin amk yksittäinen 5 paikkaa
Avoin amk polku 5 paikkaa

Arviointimenetelmät:

PICO -tehtävä: hyväksytty/täydennettävä/hylätty, opettajan palaute.
Tutkimusartikkelin arviointi:hyväksytty/täydennettävä/hylätty.
Systemaattisen katsauksen arviointi: 0-5, opettajan palaute.
Implementaatiosuunnitelma: 0-5, vertaispalaute, opettajan palaute.
Opintojakson arvosana muodostuu kahden tehtävän arvosanojen keskiarvosta.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

27.08.2022 - 11.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tiina Kuukkanen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Kuukkanen

Groups
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • ZJAYSY22SM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hoffmann T, Bennett S, Del Mar C. 2018. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. Chatswood: Elsevier.
Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T., Holopainen, A. 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta. Tarpeesta tuloksiin. Helsinki: Skhole Oy.
Law, M. & MacDermid, J. 2014. Evidence-Based Rehabilitation, A Guide for Practice. Thorofare: SLACK Incorporation. 3rd ed.
Melnyk, B. M. 2016. Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare: A practical guide to improving quality, safety, and outcomes. Wolters Kluwer Health.

Teaching methods

eLearning: webinars 15 h
Independent study: 120 h

Assignments:
Preparation of the PICO question: passed-failed
Evaluation of scientific articles: passed-failed
Evaluation of the systematic review: 0-5 (self-evaluation and teacher evaluation)
Implementation plan: approved-failed (peer review)

Practical training and working life connections

Learning assignments are prepared to serve the needs of working life.

Student workload

Webinars: 15 h
PICO question preparation: 5 h
Evaluation of scientific articles: 20 h
Evaluation of the systematic review: 40 h
Implementation plan: 55 h

Further information for students

Self-assessment, Peer review. Teacher evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 13.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tiina Kuukkanen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Kuukkanen

Groups
  • ZJA21SSYT
    Avoin AMK, sote, terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen

Objectives

In this course, you will become acquainted with the planning of evidence-based activities so that you can develop functions and create new high-quality ways of working in your area of ​​expertise, utilizing evidence-based knowledge.

Course competencies
Learning and information management skills
International and communication skills

The competence goal of the course
You know how to acquire, evaluate, process and produce information critically. You take responsibility for purposeful community learning and knowledge sharing. You can analyze the prevailing practices and make plans to implement evidence-based knowledge into practice. You develop activities based on evidence and anticipating changes in working environment. You have an ability to apply the principles of good scientific practice in your activities.

Content

Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
Critical evaluation of research articles
Implementation process

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hoffmann T, Bennett S, Del Mar C. 2018. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. Chatswood: Elsevier.
Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T., Holopainen, A. 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta. Tarpeesta tuloksiin. Helsinki: Skhole Oy.
Law, M. & MacDermid, J. 2014. Evidence-Based Rehabilitation, A Guide for Practice. Thorofare: SLACK Incorporation. 3rd ed.
Melnyk, B. M. 2016. Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare: A practical guide to improving quality, safety, and outcomes. Wolters Kluwer Health.

Teaching methods

eLearning: webinars 15 h
Independent study: 120 h

Assignments:
Preparation of the PICO question: passed-failed
Evaluation of scientific articles: passed-failed
Evaluation of the systematic review: 0-5 (self-evaluation and teacher evaluation)
Implementation plan: approved-failed (peer review)

Practical training and working life connections

Learning assignments are prepared to serve the needs of working life.

Student workload

Webinars: 15 h
PICO question preparation: 5 h
Evaluation of scientific articles: 20 h
Evaluation of the systematic review: 40 h
Implementation plan: 55 h

Further information for students

Self-assessment, Peer review. Teacher evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
Finds information in databases and reads international research articles. Has the ability to critically review research data. Recognizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life and knows what evidence-based practice is his/her own area of ​​expertise. Has the ability to monitor and analyze the development of research and professional practice in the relevant subject area. Describes the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based practice in his/her work community. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Satisfactory 2
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from databases and reads international scientific articles. Critically examines research data. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Knows what evidence-based practice is in his/her area of ​​expertise. Follow current research and professional practice developments in the relevant topic area. Identifies the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Systematically retrieves evidence-based information from multiple databases and reads international research articles with a critical touch. Identifies and conceptualizes development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Evaluate what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Monitors and specifies research findings and professional practice development in his/her subject area. Uses research findings to implement evidence-based activities and thus develops its own area of ​​expertise. Critically evaluates a variety of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and develops a plan for the implementation of evidence-based practices. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Very good 4
Systematically collects evidence-based information in its own area of ​​expertise from multiple databases and reads scientific articles with a critical touch. Solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes what is evidence-based practice in his/her area of ​​expertise. Comprehensively assesses the barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in their work community and develops a detailed feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Systematically collects reliable information from multiple databases, developing evidence-based practices in their area of ​​expertise. Reads and reflects on international research articles with a critical touch. Creatively solves development challenges and phenomena arising from working life. Analyzes the development of professional practice to implement evidence-based practices. Critically evaluates a wide range of barriers and factors contributing to the implementation of evidence-based activities in his/her work community and creates a high-quality feasible plan for the implementation of evidence-based activities. Creatively uses the communication and language skills required in working life in reporting and presenting course performance and using foreign language material as sources.

Prerequisites

-