Title: Using Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Learning Outcomes to Prepare Undergraduate and Graduate Health Science Students for Professional and Academic Practice
Stream: Higher Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Shermeen Nizami, Carleton University, Canada
Flavia Renon, Carleton University, Canada
Abstract:
Teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) skills to medical and allied health students helps them develop knowledge, attitude and behaviours that lead to better informed decisions in professional practice. There is limited evidence supporting the value of teaching EBP skills to the broader audience of health science students. Integrating EBP instruction in undergraduate and graduate health sciences programs can better prepare students to evaluate and utilize health research in their future professions. Collaborating with professional librarians, the first three steps of the EBP model were taught to eighty second year, sixteen fourth year and seven graduate students. To achieve the learning outcomes associated with this model, students completed the following three tasks in their term project. Using the PICO(T) framework, students formulated a research question (1) and searched literature for best available evidence (2). They completed Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklists and worksheets accompanying the textbook to evaluate validity and clinical relevance of the research articles (3). In addition, we conducted brief intermittent open-ended audits to collect student feedback to assess changes in the students’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour during the project. This approach also allowed the instructional team to respond to any issues that may arise as students progressed through the course. This pedagogy aims to scaffold EBP learning outcomes throughout the undergraduate and graduate health sciences program such that once students graduate they become skilled and informed professionals in academic, clinical or research settings. Other pedagogical outcomes and applications are also discussed in this paper.
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