pty6rpr review of physio research
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH
PTY6RPR
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, physiotherapists critically evaluate clinical practices and beliefs. Students read and evaluate research into interventions or assessments utilised by physiotherapists. Students search for information using sophisticated search strategies to identify relevant information about physiotherapy practices. Students evaluate research reports using standardised methods, evaluate research validity using predetermined criteria, synthesize results of comparable studies and summarise results in a format that advises physiotherapy practice and is suitable for publication. Students will spend approximately 80% of their time in information retrieval, assessment, analysis, synthesis, manuscript construction and individual consultation with their supervisor
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorTania Pizzari
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offer is subject to sufficient enrolments.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | physiotherapists to read the following site: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/synopses/cp65.pdf | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | physiotherapists to read the following site: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/report4.htm | Recommended | University of York | ON-LINE RESOURCE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Effectively source, manage, and reference authoritative literature
- Activities:
- Eight 3 hour lectures, four 1 hour library sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,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(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Critically evaluate literature on a defined topic
- Activities:
- Eight 3 hours lectures, four 1 hour library sessions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,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(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Synthesise findings from reviewed literature into a critical review prepared in an academic writing style
- Activities:
- Eight 3 hours lectures, four 1 hours library sessions, weekly meetings with supervisor
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,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(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTania Pizzari
Class requirements
Lecture
One 4.0 hours lecture other recurrence and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend one 4-hour lecture per week in weeks 1-4 and in weeks 9-12 of semester. Students are also required to complete 15 non-contact hours throughout the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-minute oral presentation at a seminar. | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 6,000-word assignment | 75 | 01, 02, 03 |