READINGS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCT5ROT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will be required to review and critically evaluate the literature in a selected field of Occupational Therapy. They will be introduced to the concept of evidence-based practice and will be guided through the process of how to critically review the literature. Topics will be selected in consultation with the subject coordinator. The topic may be related to that subsequently investigated in the Master of Occupational Therapy research project if the student is enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy with thesis.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leeanne Carey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HMAOT
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 | Unit manual | Prescribed | School of Occupational Therapy | . |
| Readings | Foundations of clinical research: applications to practice. | Recommended | Portney, L.G. and Watkins, M.P. | 2ND EDN. PRENTICE HALL, NEW JERSEY, 2000. |
| Readings | Research in Occupational Therapy. Methods of inquiry for enhancing practice. | Recommended | Kielhofner (ed) | FA DAVIS, 2006. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesize a body of knowledge indicating mastery of an area of professional specialty
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature and Finding and managing the literature.Effectively source, manage and reference professional literature
02. Generate and evaluate complex ideas from a body of literature relevant to Occupational Therapy
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Critique of the literature. Discussions with nominated supervisor and/or subject coordinator.critically evaluate and review literature on a defined topic of relevance to occupational therapy;
03. Reflect critically on literature pertaining to an area of Occupational Therapy practice
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Critique of the literature and Evidence-based practice. Discussions with nominated supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Evaluate the quality of research evidence, as well as its relevance from a theoretical perspective pertinent to occupational therapy;
04. Communicate a critical reflection of a defined literature in an appropriate academic style
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Writing skills and dissemination. Discussions with nominated supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Prepare a critical review of a defined literature using an academic writing style.
Melbourne, 2016, Week 31-45, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leeanne Carey
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 45
Four 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 4,500-word critical literature review | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Completed search strategy report; 1,000 words | 10 | 01 | |
| Summary table of all reviewed articles of direct relevance to the defined topic. 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02 |