• Evidence-based Practice (YSMA0510-3012),
         27.08.2022 – 11.12.2022,  5 cr  (YSY22SK, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    - (not translated)
    Course contents
    Evidence-based practice: PICO format, level of evidence
    Critical evaluation of research articles
    Implementation process
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    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 (not translated)

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    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)

    Lecturer(s)

    Hanna Hopia

    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.

    Lecturer(s)

    Hanna Hopia

    Timing

    27.08.2022 - 11.12.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

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

    Enrollment

    01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

    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 (not translated)

    Groups
    • YSY22SK
    • ZJAYSY22SK
    Alternative learning methods

    Opinnollistamisen mahdollisuus JAMKin käytäntöjen mukaan. (not translated)

    Assessment methods

    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. (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies