aud5res independent research
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
AUD5RES
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research in audiology is a rapidly progressing field which translates into changes in clinical practice. Audiologists require a strong grasp of how to search for evidence in the literature to inform their own clinical practice. This subject will provide you with the knowledge of how clinical decisions can be based on valid and reliable evidence, with particular reference to a chosen area of interest within the field of audiology. Your learning in this subject will be assessed through an individual report and a research project. This subject meets the requirements of the La Trobe Essential, Sustainability.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have passed all of {AUD4IDA, AUD4CAA, AUD4HES, AUD4PHL, AUD5CAB, AUD5LSA, AUD5RHB, AUD5ADA} in order to enrol in this subject.
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 | Evidence based practice across the health disciplines | Recommended | Hoffman, T, Bennett, S & Del Mar, C 2010 | ELSEVIER, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Professional roles in promoting evidence-based practice | Recommended | Batstone G, Edwards M 1996 | BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT NO 2, VOL 3, PP. 144-147 |
| Readings | Research in healthcare: design, conduct and interpretation of health services research | Recommended | Crombie I & Davies H 1996 | WILEY |
| Readings | Research methods in health: foundations for evidence-based practice | Recommended | Liamputtong, P (ed) 2010 | OUP, MELBOURNE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Investigate, generate and evaluate complex ideas regarding the role of research in clinical audiology.
- Activities:
- Seminars. Individual/group tutorials. Online resources. Self-directed study.
02. Synthesise and analyse concepts regarding the fundamental research process involved in planning, conducting and disseminating the results of research in the field of audiology.
- Activities:
- Seminars. Individual/group tutorials. Define an answerable clinical question. Identify a search strategy to perform a comprehensive literature search. Define a target population.
03. Critically evaluate and justify a professional decision regarding an answerable clinical question.
- Activities:
- Seminars. Individual/group tutorials. Online resources. Self-directed studies. Critically appraise research evidence. Determine appropriate process, outcome and satisfaction measures for assessing change.
04. Communicate complex concepts regarding the validity of scientific evidence and clinical applicability/potential for change in clinical practice.
- Activities:
- Seminars. Individual/group tutorials. Online resources. Self-directed studies. Identify the need for clinical change. Identify an example of good and bad evidence for clinical practice. Formulate strategy for evidence dissemination. Produce a dissertation of original work identifying a topic or clinical problem, the application of evidence to the problem, and comment on the applicability to changes in clinical practice.
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 13
Four 1.0 hours computer laboratory other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 14 - 20
Seven 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 5,000 word dissertation. | 80 | 04, 02, 03, 01 | |
| One report outlining progress to date: abstract, overall structure, reference list. 500 words app. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |