APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE2AHR
2015
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 five 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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dell Horey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If student is enrolled in HZHSID Health Sci/Intl Dev or HZHSB Health Sci/Bus, AZAHS Arts/Health Sci or HZHHIM exempt from pre-requisite. If student is enrolled in HBHS or HBHSB B Health Sci or HZMCHM must have passed HLT2IEP or equivalent (with subject coordinator's approval)
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 | 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 review
- 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 discipline 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:
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Virginia Dickson-Swift
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 | 35 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Data report | 45 | 02, 04 | |
| Poster presentation | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dell 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 | 35 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Data report | 45 | 02, 04 | |
| Poster presentation | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |