Learning Outcomes:
On the completion of this course, the students will be able to:
• Determine appropriate measures to evaluate the effectiveness of EBP implementation and use data for quality improvement.
• Utilize PICO question(s) for framing clinical inquiry.
• Explore online databases for evidence.
• Analyze the major components of the EBP process.
• Synthesize collected evidence to develop a guideline and clinical decision support tools.
Course Content:
An introduction to evidence-based practice in Speech-Language Therapy
Steps for Evidence-based Practice in Speech-Language Therapy
PICO questions concept
Finding the Evidence
Level of evidence
Introduction to Research Design
Clinical Decision Making
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Critical appraisal of research articles
Critical appraisal of Experimental research design
Critical appraisal of diagnostic research design
Critical appraisal of prognostic research design
Critical appraisal of qualitative research design
Critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analysis research design
Standardized Guidelines for appraisal of evidence
Integration of research evidence with clinical expertise and the patient’s values and circumstances
Technologies and evidence-based practice
