Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery
Course Code: EBE535
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to examine the field of obstetrics and gynaecology evidence-based scientific research methods, content and level of evidence and assess the use of the fieldand produce solutions by using the steps of evidence-based practice in producing solutions to clinical problems.

Course Content

The course is composed of the concepts related to evidence-based practices, evidence levels, sources of evidence-based practice, systematic reviews, evidence-based practice guide, evidence-based practices in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zekiye KARAÇAM
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain concepts related to evidence-based practice and history of evidence-based medicine
2.to be able to Count evidence levels
3.to be able to choose the best proof that can be obtained
4.to be able to explain resources of evidence-based practice
5.to be able to interpret the evidence-based scientific research
6.to be able to use effectivelly evidence-based practice guidelines
7.to be able to determine the barriers of evidence-based practice
8.to be able to discuss applications of evidence-based in obstetrics
9.to be able to discuss evidence-based applications in gynaecology
10.To be able to discuss evidence-based applications related to 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.Morris M. Scott-Findlay S. Estabrooks C.A. (2001) Evidence-based Nursing Web Sites: Finding the Best Resources. AACN, 12 (4): 578-587
5.Brucher MC. (2001) Management of the third stage of labor, an evidence based aproach, Journal of Midwifery and Womens Health, 46(6):381-392.
6.Carr CA, Schott A. (2002) Differences in evidence based care in midwifery care and education, Journal of Nursing Scholarship 34(2)
7.Edgren KS. (2001) Using evidence based practice to improve intrapartum care, JOGNN 34(4):371-375
8.The Cochrane Library. www.cochrane.org
9.Burns N, Grove S K. (2007) Undersatanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice. Fourth Edition, Elsevier, St.Louis
10.Burns, N., & Grove, S. K. (2009). The practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence. 6th ed. USA: Saunders
11.Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. (2011). What’s new in Version 5.1.0. Erişim: 25.06.2011. http://www.cochrane.org/sites/default/files/uploads/ handbook/ Whats%20new%20in%20 Handbook%205_1_0.pdf
12.Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. (2008). Systematic reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care. University of York, 2008 Published by CRD, Üniversity of York: York Publishing Services Ltd, ISBN 978-1-900640-47-3
13.Critical Appraisal Skill Programme. (2006). England: Public Health Research Unit. Erişim: 20.07.2011. http://www.sph.nhs.uk/sph-files/casp-appraisal-tools
14.Gerrish, K., & Lacey, A. (2010). The research process in nursing. 6th ed. London: Wiley-Blackwell
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Evidence-Based Medicine and Evidence-Based Practices, and History Concepts related to Evidence-Based Medicine
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts related to Evidence-Based Medicine
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evidence levels: What is the best evidence can be obtained?
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evidence-Based Practice Process
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evidence-Based Practice Resources
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Systematic review
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cochrane Centre and operating instructions
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Levels of Evidence - Scoring system according to the hierarchy of evidence
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practice in obstetrics
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practice in gynaecology
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examples of evidence-based practice related in newborn health
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 13 - Theoretical
The use of evidence-based practices in clinic
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Week 14 - Theoretical
The use of evidence-based practices in clinic
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading, research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%40
Assignment2%20
Term Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment44224
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
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