Professional Integrity and Evidence Based Practice

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This module provides understanding and insight into the issues surrounding and ensuring health care practice is informed by the best available evidence. This includes: Exploring the nature and quality of evidence available to inform practice Sourcing appropriate evidence to inform practice and professional integrity. Links between professional integrity, professionalism and the provision of quality care and evidence based practice. Impact of professional integrity on the delivery of EBP and vice versa – including conflicts and challenges. how best available evidence can be integrated into health care practice and health care policy. The nature of clinical judgment and research integration will be explored  Integration of research into clinical practice and policy 

20 credits

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