| Unit name | Evidence Based Neuropsychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYCM0068 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Kit Pleydell-Pearce |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
Students attend peer-delivered evidence-based reviews of the literature linking theoretical issues to applications in neuropsychological practice, and/or critically appraising an aspect of neuropsychological practice on the basis of recent evidence, and/or delivering a case presentation which describes evidence-based assessment of a patient. Students are expected to engage in constructive debate of papers/cases which they observe being delivered by their peers and are also required to give an assessed presentation (30 minutes) and deal effectively with questions from assessors and those posed by peers.
The core of the review will focus upon a specific published neuropsychological paper, or published assessment technique, or experience of a specific patient, or review a clinical case report which focuses upon a single patient. Assessed presentations must also include a thorough critical analysis which draws additional theory and evidence from sources beyond the content of the focus article/patient case review.
Papers for presentation will be selected by the programme team and the choice will be guided by requirements of the BPS syllabus for the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychological Knowledge Dimension syllabus.
The aims are to assist in the development of (1) critical appraisal skills and appreciation of evidence-based practice within clinical neuropsychology, (2) the development of the capacity for continued self-directed professional development, (3) the development of academic and professional presentation skills via examination of a range of peer-reviewed papers.
By the end of this unit students will:
Students must attend presentations provided by their peers and will be expected to make a significant contribution to discussion. Prior to presentations there will be an introduction which provides background concerning the aims and assessment principles that underpin this component. Self-directed learning and independent work will be required utilising existing NHS and academic resources providing guidance on evidence-based healthcare.
Assessed Presentation (30 minutes) in which delivery, content, capacity to provide satisfactory and knowledgeable answers to questions defines the overall mark awarded. This provides 100% of the final unit mark.
Essential
None.
Recommended
