phe2ahr applied health research

APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH

PHE2AHR

2017

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 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.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorDell Horey

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBasic epidemiologyRecommendedBeaglehole R, Bonita R, Kjellstrom T 2002WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, GENEVA
ReadingsHandbook of public health methodsRecommendedKerr C, Taylor R, Heard G. 1998MCGRAW HILL, SYDNEY
ReadingsIntro to Research: understanding and applying multiple strategiesRecommendedGitlin L N 2005ELSEVIER MOSBY
ReadingsSocial Research 3rd EdRecommendedSarantakos S 2005PALGRAVE BASINGSTOKE, UK
ReadingsIntroduction to Research in the Health SciencesRecommendedPolgar, S., & Thomas, S. A. 2013ELSEVIER

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:
Lectures. workshops, assessment tasks. 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)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten

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 elementComments%ILO*
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words)3501, 02, 03
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words)4501, 02, 04
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each)2001, 02

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDell 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 elementComments%ILO*
Introductory systematic review (equivalent 1,500 - 1,700 words)3501, 02, 03
Data report (equivalent 2,000 words)4501, 02, 04
Poster - group assignment (equivalent 250 words each)2001, 02