Introduction

Steps four to seven in the evidence-based practice process involve formulating and implementing a treatment plan and evaluating the evidence-based practice process. Formulating and implementing the treatment plan includes integrating the findings from the critical appraisal step with the patient’s preferences, values, beliefs and circumstances, as well as considering the clinical context and clinical expertise. Incorporating evidence-based practice into routine clinical practice is important for rehabilitation professionals. Assessing the process through self-reflection questions serves as a valuable method to identify areas for improvement. This course will help demystify these steps and offer clear and practical guidance on navigating evidence-based practice.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the major components of formulating and implementing a treatment plan and evaluating the evidence-based practice process
• describe the key features of patient-centred care and shared decision-making and their importance in the evidence-based practice model

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Benita Olivier: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.