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Introduction to Primary Care Research (GENP40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Assoc Prof Meredith Temple-Smith
m.temple-smith@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Weilun Nien
wnien@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject uses a structured approach to introduce students to the processes and skills which are essential to the conduct of human research in the primary care setting. In a series of 10 x 2 hour workshops and weekly 1 hour tutorials, the following topics will be covered:
• Why primary care research is needed
• Framing research questions for human populations
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriate to primary care
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Primary care ethics
• Consumer engagement in research
• Sensitive issues; sensitive populations
• Rural health issues
• Writing for a primary care professional audience
• Community feedback
Intended learning outcomes
- To develop expertise in formulating primary care research questions
- Research skills training, including methods and analysis used in primary care research
- To develop an understanding of the issues involved in translating clinical research results to the primary care setting
Generic skills
- Literature searching, development of research proposal
- Skills in research methods and analysis
- Written and oral communication
Last updated: 17 June 2023