him5hdr health data research project
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH PROJECT
HIM5HDR
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, you will gain practical experience applying investigative, analytical and problem-solving strategies to a health data quality problem or issue. You will draw upon your knowledge and skills to research a health care data-based project within a work place environment with the purpose of solving a health data integrity, data relevance, or data quality problem. You are expected to be cognisant of ethical, legal, and health data governance requirements in the conduct of research.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM5HDI and PHE5ISH and HIM5IEL and HIM5IHB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Plan and deliver an evaluation of complex health data integrity, relevance, and quality issues and problems.
- Activities:
- Develop a research plan to investigate a complex health data issue.
02. Investigate and solve complex health data integrity, relevance, and quality issues and problems.
- Activities:
- Undertake a research project to develop solutions to complex health data problems and issues.
03. Interpret and apply the ethical, legal and governance responsibilities of healthcare organisations and health practitioners.
- Activities:
- Research relevant ethical, legal and governance issues related to your research project and incorporate where appropriate.
04. Evaluate real-world health data problems and propose feasible solutions.
- Activities:
- Analyse case studies and formulate solutions to complete health data integrity issues.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written research plan (2,000-words equivalent, per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual oral presentation (20 minutes) (1,500-words equivalent, per student) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Item for publication (4,000-words equivalent, per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written research report (5,000-words, per student) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |