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Evidence based and effective rehabilitation (5 cr)

Code: C-02471-OY00DY05-3004

General information


Enrolment period
18.08.2025 - 07.09.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.01.2026 - 20.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Credits
5 cr
Institution
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40

Objectives (course unit)

1. I understand the importance of evidence-based practice as part of high-quality rehabilitation services and I know the key concepts of evidence-based practice 2. I search and analyze evidence about evidence-based rehabilitation as part of the development of rehabilitation and my action at work as a rehabilitation professional 3. I evaluate rehabilitation interventions in my area of expertise 4. I recognize the basics related to the assessment of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness 5. I recognize my role in the promotion of evidence-based rehabilitation, the implementation and transfer of evidence

Content (course unit)

1. Areas and key concepts of the evidence-based healthcare model. 2. Databases combining evidence-based information, systematic literature review, treatment and rehabilitation guidelines, good rehabilitation procedures 3. The basics for the evaluation of interventions that are effective and meaningful to customers, as well as the basis for the development of interventions (planning, piloting, evaluation, and implementation of interventions) 4. The research design of evaluating effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. 5. By the FinAME expertise model, the process of introducing and spreading the screen in rehabilitation work. Utilization of forecasting information in development work

Prerequisites (course unit)

It is recommended that the student has completed or otherwise acquired competence in research methods.

Assessment scale

0-5

Learning materials

Jordan Z, Lockwood C, Aromataris E, Munn Z. The updated JBI model for evidence-based healthcare. The Joanna Briggs Institute. 2016 and other literature to be indicated in the course in Moodle.

Further information

It is recommended that the student has completed or otherwise acquired competence in research methods.

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