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Practice Based Research (HLTH90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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This subject explores the range of approaches useful for researching health and human services practice. Here “practice” is defined broadly to encompass work at policy and organizational levels as well as directly with individuals, groups, and communities. This subject will take students through the process of research design which will include looking at different methodologies – from descriptive and exploratory studies to establishing the effectiveness of ‘what we do’. It will explore approaches to undertaking community-based studies as well as review the benefits of, and theoretical approaches used in accessing existing databases. The current organisational emphasis on evidence-based and evidence-informed practice will be considered along with the skill and knowledge base required to access and evaluate research evidence. This subject will promote a theoretical and skill base of practice research that will support practitioners to engage in reflective and evidence informed practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- critically appraise strengths and limitations of research literature as a basis for using research evidence to inform practice;
- formulate research questions arising from practice situations including those concerning policy and program development;
- develop a research design, including the selection of appropriate methods of data collection and analysis;
- demonstrate understanding of ethical issues involved in practice research through ethical research design;
- identify processes for engaging service users or consumers in practice research; and
- Search, extract, and evaluate research evidence as a basis for practice implementation.
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:
- high level written communication skills
- advanced information and interpretation skills
- advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills
- demonstrate competence in critical and theoretical thinking through essay writing and online discussions
Last updated: 31 January 2024