rmd5ehr systematic evaluation of healthcare rese
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
RMD5EHR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject graduate researchers learn to systematically review literature on health care practices and beliefs. The subject is particularly beneficial for students commencing graduate research degrees. Students learn to refine a research question, comprehensively search for relevant scientific literature and other information, evaluate research validity using scientifically endorsed and standardised methods, identify and quantify intervention effects, pool data in meta-analysis and summarise findings. Review outcomes can be applied to inform clinical practices or be integrated into introductory arguments in a research thesis.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodie McClelland
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in a Graduate Research School course.
Co-requisites N/A
Incompatible subjects N/A
Equivalent subjects N/A
Special conditions N/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/synopses/cp65.pdf | Recommended | N/A | NHMRC |
Readings | www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/report4.htm | Recommended | N/A | York University |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Effectively source, manage and reference authoritative literature
- Activities:
- Case studies, consultation with facilitator and supervisor
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically evaluate literature on a defined topic
- Activities:
- Case studies, group work with other students within broad discipline area, consultation with facilitator and supervisor
- 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,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Synthesise findings from reviewed literature into a critical review prepared in an academic writing style.
- Activities:
- Preparation of systematic review protocol
- 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,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2016, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie McClelland
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per study period during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Students will be expected to engage in 36 hours of online learning and 15 hours of self-directed development of assessment."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One 3750 word protocol for systematic review | This subject is designed for Graduate Researchers commencing their thesis. It is intended that this assessment will be submitted for publication and become part of the Graduate Research thesis. | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |
One 20-minute presentation with discussion of findings | This subject is designed for Graduate Researchers commencing their thesis. It is intended that this assessment will form part of the progress review of Graduate Research. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie McClelland
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per week during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Students will be expected to engage in 36 hours of online learning and 15 hours of self-directed development of assessment."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One 3750 word protocol for systematic review | This subject is designed for Graduate Researchers commencing their thesis. It is intended that this assessment will be submitted for publication and become part of the Graduate Research thesis. | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |
One 20-minute presentation with discussion of findings | This subject is designed for Graduate Researchers commencing their thesis. It is intended that this assessment will form part of the progress review of Graduate Research. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |