Description
In this subject you will guided to identify an aspect of local practice which is not supported by research evidence; through reviewing quality improvement data and critically appraising current research evidence. You will be facilitated to identify a theory of change and apply the science of implementation in order to accelerate the translation of evidence and improve health outcomes. You will develop core skills in assessing and identifying knowledge practice gaps, assessing barriers and facilitators to change, applying behaviour change frameworks and synthesising the project into a logic model. You will develop a protocol to implement an evidence-informed intervention within your workplace.
Subject details
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Code | HPER71-112 |
| EFTSL | 0.125 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine |
| Semesters offered |
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| Credit | 10 |
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| Subject fees |
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Learning outcomes
1. Apply knowledge and skills of knowledge translation to a local workplace problem.
2. Apply appropriate process models, theories and/or frameworks to evaluate a local workplace practice.
3. Identify and analyse barriers and facilitators of proposed behaviour change.
4. Assess the local implementation context to identify appropriate implementation strategies to support behaviour change.
5. Develop a logic model to operationalise implementation strategies.
6. Develop a sustainable evaluation plan.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: ? | Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: | Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent): |
| Restrictions: ? | Nil |
Subject outlines
Subject dates
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| Enrolment opens | 15/11/2020 |
| Semester start | 18/01/2021 |
| Subject start | 18/01/2021 |
| Cancellation 1? | 01/02/2021 |
| Cancellation 2? | 08/02/2021 |
| Last enrolment | 31/01/2021 |
| Withdraw – Financial? | 13/02/2021 |
| Withdraw – Academic? | 06/03/2021 |
| Teaching census? | 12/02/2021 |