Evidence-Based Health & Healthcare
Evidence-based healthcare is about using the best available external evidence when making decisions about patient care. Through this module you’ll gain an understanding of the principles of evidence-based health and healthcare. It will help you develop your interest in health research, and you’ll also be able to critically evaluate the evidence that underpins current health practices.
Main Topics of Study
>Understanding of Evidence Based Health and Health Care
>Development of national policies e.g. the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
>Evaluation of Evidence
>Understand the principles of systematic review of evidence
Assessment
There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your study and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You’ll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module that determines your final mark.
Summative Assessment Breakdown
60% Critical Analysis
40% Porfolio Submission
Please note there are additional assessment fees for each module.