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Research and Evidence 3 (PHTY90109)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject will build on and integrate research knowledge from Research and Evidence 1 and Research and Evidence 2 to apply research concepts in the individual physiotherapy clinical practice streams. Specific content in this subject will focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, incorporating statistical analysis and critical appraisal relevant to such study designs. Clinical guidelines will also be a focus, emphasising possible processes for development as well as how they can be used to inform clinical practice and application of tools available for critical appraisal. Strategies for communicating research findings (eg posters, conference presentations, journal papers) will be explored. Application of measurement in clinical practice, including diagnostic accuracy, clinical decision rules and clinical utility, will be studied. Steps involved in developing a research proposal and strategies for incorporating evidence-based practice into daily clinical practice will draw together the three years of curriculum in this stream of subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
- Critically appraise systematic reviews and clinical guidelines for the validity of their conclusions to contemporary physiotherapy clinical practice
- Interpret findings from common statistical approaches relevant to meta-analytical study designs
- Communicate the methodology and findings of a research study for a physiotherapy audience in a oral presentation
- Interpret findings from measurement tests in order to predict diagnosis and/or prognosis
- Interpret the relevance of findings from systematic reviews and clinical guidelines to physiotherapy practice, particularly in relation to treatment strategies
- Implement strategies that facilitate the practice of evidence-based physiotherapy in clinical settings
- Evaluate the diversity of populations represented in systematic review data and the generalisability of findings to culturally and ethnically diverse populations
- Identify the sources of funding available for physiotherapy research, and how this funding shapes the research agenda in physiotherapy.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with the DPT graduate attributes including:
- an appreciation of the responsibility to contribute towards the generation of new knowledge
- an appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of physiotherapy practice at the highest level throughout a professional career
- reaching a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- accessing new knowledge from all sources, to analyse and interpret it in a critical manner, and to apply it appropriately to their provision of health care
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY90094 | Research and Evidence 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PHTY90101 | Research and Evidence 2 | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual written assignment - critical appraisal of systematic review or clinical guidelines
| Early in the teaching period | 40% |
Individual oral presentation in Journal club - marked by peer review | Mid semester | 10% |
Group written assignment - development of a research proposal
| End of semester | 35% |
Group oral presentation of research proposal
| End of semester | 15% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Coordinator Fiona Dobson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 hours of lectures, 12 hours of self-directed tutorials and 12 hours of journal clubs Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 April 2020 to 13 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 1 June 2020 Census date 31 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 September 2020 Assessment period ends 21 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours Students will need to allow self-directed learning and assignment preparation. Self-directed learning will include on-line learning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The same texts as prescribed in Research and Evidence 1 (year 1) and Research and Evidence 2 (year 2) will be used in this subject:
Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy. (Herbert R, Jamtvedt G, Birger Hagen K & Mead J), 2 nd ed, London, Butterworth Heinemann, 2011.
Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice (Portney LG & Watkins MP), 3 rd ed, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2008
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Physiotherapy - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022