PHE5HDD

HEALTH DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

PHE5HDD

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students learn about the sources, interpretation and use of health-related data, including epidemiological surveillance databases and quantitative and qualitative clinical and research data. The collection, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological and health services data to inform decision-making in public health practice (including health management and policy formulation) is emphasised. Students will gain skills in critical appraisal and application of evidence-based approaches to protecting, promotion, maintaining, and restoring the health of the community.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Karimi

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects PHE4HDE or PHE5HDE and must not be admitted in the following course codes HMPHC, HZPHID, HZHPHID, HZPHHA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and demonstrate understanding of the diverse sources of data which may be deployed in health care decision-making

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I

02. Initiate different research and data collection strategies to match decision-making requirements

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II

03. Critically evaluate research evidence generated by others and assess its usefulness

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II

04. Develop effective and robust arguments with appropriately presented data to support evidence-based health care decision-making

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment II

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Karimi

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 40
Three 5.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10am -3pm on: 09/08/2018 06/09/2018 04/10/2018"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 1,000-word assignmentThis assignment is undertaken early in the semester, to enable feedback to be applied to subsequent assessment.2001, 02, 03, 04
one 2,000-word essay4001, 02, 03, 04
Online group discussions (2500 words equivalent total)4001, 02, 03, 04