Syllabus

Implementation of New Practices in the Health Care and Social Care Sector

Code
AVV26M
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Caring Science (VÅE)
Group of Subjects
Nursing Science
Disciplinary Domain
Health Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Care Sciences1
Social Work2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
2A1N
Approved
Approved, 24 February 2021.
This syllabus is valid from 24 February 2021.
Revised
Revised, 02 March 2021.
Revision is valid from 02 March 2021.
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Learning Outcomes

The overall goal of this course is for the student to gain advanced knowledge and understanding of the implementation of research-based knowledge in clinical practice.

After completion of the course, the student shall:

  • have insight into what facilitates and hinders the implementation of evidence in health care and social services,
  • be able to suggest strategies for facilitating implementation and overcoming barriers for evidence-based practice in health care and social services,
  • be able to critically reflect on the need for implementation research in health care and social services, and
  • have knowledge of scientific methods which can be used for knowledge implementation.

Course Content

The course includes:

  • what evidence is and how it relates to other knowledge
  • which strategies exist to facilitate the implementation of knowledge in practice and what is known about their effectiveness
  • what implementation science is and its relation to intervention studies
  • which theoretical frameworks exist for implementation and how they can support the implementation of evidence in practice and/or implementation science
  • research design and methods in the area of implementation.

Assessment

Formative assessments in conjunction with seminars, including being an opponent of and defending a plan for implementation in a project or a research study within the framework of the course.

Forms of Study

Individual studies, work in pairs/study groups, lectures, and seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–G.

Grades U (failed) – G (passed).

Number of credits:

  • Oral presentation, project work, discussant on another work, 7.5 credits.

Prerequisites

  • A minimum of 90 credits in caring science, medicine/medical science, social work or social care at first cycle level, including a degree project comprising at least 15 credits

Other Information

The course is taught over the Internet, which requires that students have a reliable Internet connection and can communicate using speakers, microphone and web camera via a computer or similar device.