RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE
HEA102
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to essential skills for evidence-based practice in the field of human nutrition through online activities and discussions. A systematic 5-step approach will be used to build basic skills in formulating answerable questions, searching for relevant research articles, critically appraising the evidence and evaluating the applicability of the evidence. Students will develop a basic understanding of the strengths and limitations of key research designs and contemporary challenges of research in human nutrition. The focus is on the types of research that answer questions about the effectiveness of interventions, and about human experience and meaning and being able to interpret these. Students will also consider the complex interaction between social, economic and environmental influences that contribute to sustainability thinking. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBFN, HOUA, HBFNX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsHLT1RAE
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subjects is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPolgar, S., & Thomas, A.
Year2013
Edition/Volume(6th ed.)
PublisherLondon: Elsevier Health Sciences.
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionAvailable as an e-book and in print.
Source locationN/A
Evidence based practice across the health professions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTammy Hoffmann, Sally Bennett & Chris Del Mar
Year2013
Edition/Volume(2nd ed.)
PublisherChatswood, N.S.W. : Elsevier Australia
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionAvailable as an e-book and in print.
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Understanding Research Methods for evidence-based practice in health
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTrisha M. Greenhalgh
Year2017
Edition/Volume(2nd ed.)
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd.
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Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionAvailable as an e-book and in print.
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 800-word search strategy | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One online quiz (consisting of 10 questions) (150 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1500-word written essay | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1,000-word written essay | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One online quiz (consisting of 20 questions) (350 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnj Reddy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Three 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Three 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 800-word search strategy | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One online quiz (consisting of 10 questions) (150 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1500-word written essay | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1,000-word written essay | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One online quiz (consisting of 20 questions) (350 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |