Research and Evidence 2
Subject PHTY90101 (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Credit Points: | 12.5 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016: January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 60 hours of lectures, self-directed tutorials and journal clubs and online learning Total Time Commitment: 170 hours Students will need to allow time for self-directed learning (SDL) | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | (Prerequisite cannot be taken concurrently) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Subject Overview: |
This subject will build on research knowledge from Research and Evidence 1 and integrate to apply research concepts in the individual physiotherapy clinical practice streams. Specific content in this subject will focus on exploratory and experimental research design and methodology, incorporating statistical analysis and critical appraisal. Epidemiological constructs of prevalence, incidence and risk will be introduced in conjunction with applied clinical concepts such as number needed to treat and odds ratios. Methodology relating to survey design, development and analysis will be presented. Qualitative research methodology and interpretation will be introduced, included critical appraisal. On completion of this subject, students will be able to apply all five steps in practicing evidence-based physiotherapy: (1. Convert information needs into answerable questions, 2. Track down the best evidence with which to answer those questions, 3. Critically appraise research evidence, 4. Integrate evidence with clinical expertise & patient preferences and 5. Evaluate effectiveness of steps 1-4. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
The curriculum for the DPT program has been designed around 8 Learning Outcomes under 3 elements. Element 1: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Element 2: Research and Evidence
Element 3: Healthcare in context
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Assessment: |
1500 word individual written critical appraisal assignment (Mid-Semester) - 40% 10 minute individual oral presentation in Journal Club (Mid-Semester) - 25% Group written assignment (End of semester) 35% |
Prescribed Texts: |
The same texts as prescribed in Research and Evidence 1 (year 1) and Research and Evidence 3 (year 3) will be used in this subject:
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Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with:
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Links to further information: | http://physioth.unimelb.edu.au/ |
Related Course(s): |
Doctor of Physiotherapy |
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