HEALTH DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

PHE5HDD

2016

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.

School: School of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

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

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	subject manual	Prescribed	.	.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

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

Activities:: Group assignment, Individual assignment I
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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

Activities:: Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(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); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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

Activities:: Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(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); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Develop an understanding of how to present data, making an effective argument in the context of health care decision-making.

Activities:: Group assignment, Individual assignment II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

City, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi

Class requirements

Lecture
Five 8.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
one 1,000-word assignment	30	01, 02, 03, 04
one 2,000-word essay	40	01, 02, 03, 04
one group presentation (10 mins per member)	30	01, 02, 03, 04