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Research and Evidence 2 (PHTY90101)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will build on research knowledge from Research and Evidence 1 and integrate to apply research concepts in the individual physiotherapy clinical practice streams. Specific content in this subject will focus on exploratory and experimental research design and methodology, incorporating statistical analysis and critical appraisal. Epidemiological constructs of prevalence, incidence and risk will be introduced in conjunction with applied clinical concepts such as number needed to treat and odds ratios. Methodology relating to survey design, development and analysis will be presented. Qualitative research methodology and interpretation will be introduced, included critical appraisal. On completion of this subject, students will be able to apply all five steps in practicing evidence-based physiotherapy: (1. Convert information needs into answerable questions, 2. Track down the best evidence with which to answer those questions, 3. Critically appraise research evidence, 4. Integrate evidence with clinical expertise & patient preferences and 5. Evaluate effectiveness of steps 1-4.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum for the DPT program has been designed around 8 Learning Outcomes.
- Critically appraise exploratory and experimental research studies, in particular randomized controlled trials, for the validity of their conclusions to contemporary physiotherapy clinical practice
- Interpret findings from statistical tests for analysing quantitative data obtained from exploratory & experimental study designs
- Compare and contrast the methodology of qualitative research approaches to quantitative research
- Infer the likelihood of disease development from measures of relative risk and odds ratios reported in epidemiological research studies
- Interpret the relevance of findings from observational research studies to physiotherapy practice, particularly in relation to diagnosis and prognosis
- Interpret the relevance of findings from experimental research studies to physiotherapy practice, particularly in relation to physiotherapy treatment
- Integrate evidence from exploratory and experimental clinical research studies into physiotherapy practice
- Critically analyse, using qualitative research methodologies, individual perspectives of health and illness
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have had the opportunity to develop the skills associated with:
- critically appraising health-related qualitative and quantitative research studies
- appraising the evidence-base underpinning physiotherapy treatment strategies when selecting treatment techniques in clinical practice
- written and verbal communication skills, including group presentation skills
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHTY90094 | Research and Evidence 1 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Content quiz: Three (3) 10-question quizzes on module content
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Individual written critical appraisal assignment
| Mid semester | 35% |
Individual oral presentation in Journal Club
| Mid semester | 20% |
Group written assignment
| At the end of the assessment period | 35% |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Fiona Dobson Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours of lectures, self-directed tutorials and journal clubs and online learning Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 18 January 2021 to 11 June 2021 Last self-enrol date 29 January 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Time commitment details
170 hours Students will need to allow time for self-directed learning (SDL)
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The same texts as prescribed in Research and Evidence 1 (year 1) and Research and Evidence 3 (year 3) will be used in this subject:
- Practice Evidence-Based Physiotherapy. (R Herbert, G Jamtvedt, J Mead and K Birger Hagen), London, Butterworth Heinemann, 2012.
- Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice (Portney LG & Watkins MP), 3rd ed. Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2009
- 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: 24 January 2023