Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evidence-Based Practice in Obstetrics and Gyneacology
Course Code: EB802
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Student; to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for evidence-based applications in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Course Content

To gain the necessary knowledge and skills for evidence-based applications in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the concepts related to evidence based medicine and history and evidence based applications
2.To choose the best evidence can be obtained
3.Effectively use evidence based practice guides
4.Be able to discuss evidence-based practices in obstetrics
5.Be able to discuss evidence-based practices in gynecology
6.Be able to discuss the evidence-based practices of the newborn
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Onat Bayram G. (2009) Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamalar Doğrultusunda Alternatif Bir Doğum Yöntemi: Evde Doğum, Maltepe Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Bilim ve Sanatı Dergisi, 2(3): 99-104.
2.Obstetric evidence based guidelines edited by Vincenzo Berghella series in maternal–fetal medıcıne Philadelphia, PA USA , 2007 Informa UK Ltd www.informahealthcare.com
3.Clinical protocols in obstetrics and gynecology .Thırd Edition John E Turrentine University Of Georgia USA 2008 Informa UK Ltd www.informahealthcare.com
4.Brucher MC. (2001) Management of the third stage of labor, an evidence based aproach, Journal of Midwifery and Womens Health, 46(6):381-392.
5.Edgren KS. (2001) Using evidence based practice to improve intrapartum care, JOGNN 34(4):371-375.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts related to the concept of applications based on evidence
Week 2 - Theoretical
concepts of evidence-based medicine
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evidence levels: What is the best evidence available?
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evidence based practice process
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evidence-based practice resources
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evidence based practice guides
Week 7 - Theoretical
Systematic review
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterms
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cochrane Center and User Guide
Week 10 - Theoretical
Levels of evidence - Scoring system based on evidence hierarchy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practices in obstetrics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practices in gynecology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practice of newborn
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use in the field of evidence-based practice Evaluation of the course
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144170
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes