This, the second module in the Evidence for practice in occupational therapy theme, enables students to undertake authentic critical appraisal of evidence to support a specific area of practice, which ideally will link to their interests and practice education learning.
In this module, students will work in groups to identify research questions, undertake a literature search and appraise the evidence, presenting a critically appraised topic. They will then have the opportunity to consider the evidence base and how it can be applied to occupational therapy practice. Hybrid learning will be interactive, with group discussion, on-line learning, using quiz and test software and some lecture content.
Students will present a patchwork assignment, demonstrating their acquisition of knowledge and skill in an evidence-based practice process involving identifying literature, critical appraisal, summarising literature and application to practice with a concluding narrative.