Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evidence-Based Practice in Obstetrics and Gyneacology
Course Code: EBL452
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

The aim is to enable students to examine the methodology, content, level of evidence, and practical application of evidence-based scientific research in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to generate solutions to clinical problems by applying the steps of evidence-based practice.

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.Explains evidence-based practices, their history, and related concepts
2.Knows the importance of evidence-based practices in the field of health
3.Knows the sources of evidence and can access the sources of evidence
4.Can discuss the reliability and level of evidence of the evidence obtained
5.Search, interpret and discuss sources of evidence related to obstetrics, gynecology and neonatology
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
Course Introduction Evidence-Based Medicine and Its History, Evidence-Based Practices
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts Related to Evidence-Based Medicine: The Evidence-Based Practice Process
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evidence levels: What is the best evidence available?
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evidence-based practice resources
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evidence based practice guidelines
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Levels of Evidence – Scoring System Based on the Hierarchy of Evidence
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Week 7 - Theoretical
Systematic review
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cochrane Center and User Guide
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Week 9 - Theoretical
Library orientation, resource search activity
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Week 10 - Theoretical
Resource search activity
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practices in obstetrics (Literature search, evaluation)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practices in gynecology (Literature search, evaluation)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practice of newborn (Literature search, evaluation)
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use in the field of evidence-based practiceEvaluation of the course
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Week 16 - Preparation Work
Week 17 - Preparation Work
Week 18 - Preparation Work
Week 19 - Preparation Work
Week 20 - Preparation Work
Week 21 - Preparation Work
Week 22 - Preparation Work
Week 23 - Preparation Work
Week 24 - Preparation Work
Week 25 - Preparation Work
Week 26 - Preparation Work
Week 27 - Preparation Work
Week 28 - Preparation Work
Week 29 - Preparation Work
Week 30 - Preparation Work
Week 31 - Preparation Work
Week 32 - Preparation Work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Studio Work1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1224
Individual Work41212
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
4
5
2
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
3
5
3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
2
5
5
5
5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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