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Physiotherapy Research in Practice (PHTY40012)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The subject comprises a series of advanced lectures, delivered in research seminar format with accompanying readings and learning activities, each focussing on a key area of physiotherapy research methodology in the context of a specific clinical field and practice context. Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of research methodologies that can be applied to address physiotherapy research questions across a range of areas such as acute cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, exercise oncology, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, and sports and exercise, and paediatrics.
Students will also attend workshops, journal clubs and postgraduate research presentations or research meetings relevant to their specific topic.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and explain experimental design, experimental implementation, data evaluation and communication as it relates to current research in physiotherapy in a broad ethical context.
- Identify the key themes in physiotherapy research within research environments and explain how these translate into clinical management
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of physiotherapy
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form.
Generic skills
- Understanding scientific and ethical approaches to research questions
- Appreciating how data are evaluated
- Presenting a constructive critique of research
- Developed written and oral communication skills to a high standard
- Contributing to intellectual discussion
Last updated: 31 January 2024