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<p>This unit will deepen the theoretical knowledge in regard to clinical and academic research in allied health and provide experience with the application of this knowledge within a framework of evidence based practice. It will build on NHPHS2101 by exploring how to design and conduct a research project using quantiative and qualitative methodologies, the importance of ethical issues in research, and understanding research quality. This unit will reinforce principles, methods and skills required for evidence-based practice in allied health.</p><p>This line is intentionally added for testing purposes only.</p>
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<p>The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015), The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018) National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p><p><br></p><p> Topics may include:</p><p> 1. What is evidence based practice</p><p> 2. Critical appraisal of qualitative and quantitative study designs</p><p> 3. Internal validity (chance; bias; confounding)</p><p> 4. Critical Appraisal Tools (types; how to use)</p><p> 5. Reliability and validity of measurement tools</p><p> 6. Critical appraisal of data collection methods</p><p> 7. Interpreting results of qualitative study designs (rigour; trustworthiness)</p><p> 8. Interpreting the results of quantitative study designs (dichotomous data; continuous data)</p><p> 9. Clinical significance of qualitative and quantitative study designs</p><p> 10. Ethical considerations in evidence based practice</p><p> 11. Implementing research into clinical practice</p><p><br></p><p>This line is intentionally added for testing purposes only.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will deepen the theoretical knowledge in regard to clinical and academic research in allied health and provide experience with the application of this knowledge within a framework of evidence based practice. It will build on NHPHS2101 by exploring how to design and conduct a research project using quantiative and qualitative methodologies, the importance of ethical issues in research, and understanding research quality. This unit will reinforce principles, methods and skills required for evidence-based practice in allied health.</p><p>This line is intentionally added for testing purposes only.</p>
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<p>The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015), The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018) National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p><p><br></p><p> Topics may include:</p><p> 1. What is evidence based practice</p><p> 2. Critical appraisal of qualitative and quantitative study designs</p><p> 3. Internal validity (chance; bias; confounding)</p><p> 4. Critical Appraisal Tools (types; how to use)</p><p> 5. Reliability and validity of measurement tools</p><p> 6. Critical appraisal of data collection methods</p><p> 7. Interpreting results of qualitative study designs (rigour; trustworthiness)</p><p> 8. Interpreting the results of quantitative study designs (dichotomous data; continuous data)</p><p> 9. Clinical significance of qualitative and quantitative study designs</p><p> 10. Ethical considerations in evidence based practice</p><p> 11. Implementing research into clinical practice</p><p><br></p><p>This line is intentionally added for testing purposes only.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhphs2102">061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPHS2101" target="_blank">NHPHS2101</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the theoretical concepts of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the allied health sciences</p>
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<p>Understand the 5-step evidence-based practice process for reviewing research evidence to support clinical practice</p>
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<p>Identify structured appraisal tools for critically analysing published research, assess the appropriate tool to appraise a variety of published research using quantitative or qualitative methodologies, and use the tool to critically appraise research</p>
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<p>Recognise and discuss the theoretical and applied dimensions of ethics as relevant to research in allied health sciences</p>
S1
<p>Collect and analyse data</p>
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<p>Prepare a research report</p>
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<p>Apply theoretical concepts to critically appraise research literature</p>
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<p>Apply theoretical concepts to develop a brief research report that requires application of mixed methods</p>
Assessment
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<p>Critical appraisal of a research paper</p>
<p>Written Assessment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, A1
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<p>Research Report</p>
<p>Research Assignment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S1, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
FedTASK 2: Leadership
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: Reflecting critically on complex problems Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry Proposing creative solutions in problem solving
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: The responsible conduct of research Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhphs2102">061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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