phe2ahr applied health research
APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE2AHR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn how to apply research to solve real world problems of the sort that they will encounter in their practice as health professionals. Students will develop their confidence in using research by synthesizing evidence in the form of narrative summaries, gaining basic statistical knowledge needed to prepare data reports and critically comparing different research approaches. The subject incorporates modules that focus on specific research skills and their practical application. Members of the La Trobe research community will present their work to demonstrate practical applications of research skills relevant to health professionals. The blended course design makes use of collaborative online spaces, feedback mechanisms and quizzes for evaluative and formative tasks.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDell Horey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Basic epidemiology | Recommended | Beaglehole R, Bonita R, Kjellstrom T 2002 | WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, GENEVA |
| Readings | Handbook of public health methods | Recommended | Kerr C, Taylor R, Heard G. 1998 | MCGRAW HILL, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Intro to Research: understanding and applying multiple strategies | Recommended | Gitlin L N 2005 | ELSEVIER MOSBY |
| Readings | Social Research 3rd Ed | Recommended | Sarantakos S 2005 | PALGRAVE BASINGSTOKE, UK |
| Readings | Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences | Recommended | Polgar, S., & Thomas, S. A. 2013 | ELSEVIER |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesise and interpret key aspects of research studies.
- Activities:
- Students will undertake an introductory-level systematic sreview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Prepare and present discipline specific report including statistical analysis and presentation of data for health agencies.
- Activities:
- Students will prepare a data report based on existing research findings relevant to discpline specific area.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Compare key aspects of research design across different research studies.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, assessment tasks. Students will develop a poster presentation that examines different approaches used in research studies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Work effectively in teams to produce reviews, reports and posters.
- Activities:
- All activities include a team component.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour lecture per week."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour workshop per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory systematic review (1,500-1,700-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Data Report (2,000-words) | 45 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Poster - group assignment equivalent to 250-words each | 20 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDell Horey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory systematic review (1,500-1,700-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Data Report (2,000-words) | 45 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Poster - group assignment equivalent to 250-words each | 20 | 01, 02 |