| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PHTY72-419 |
| EFTSL: | 0.250 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Credit: | 20 |
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Description
In this practical research subject and its companion subject, students will learn how to undertake research to inform evidence-based physiotherapy practice. They will learn by engaging in the planning, conduct and reporting of a collaborative program of research relevant to physiotherapy practice. This collaborative program of research will encompass a comprehensive and rigorous review of relevant literature and an applied research project. The outputs from these research activities will reflect the range of research outputs commonly required of practitioner-researchers and evidence-based practitioners. Project concepts and ongoing support and guidance will be provided by supervisors with combined expertise and experience in research and in the respective area of physiotherapy practice. Emphasis will be on identification and critical synthesis of available evidence, ethical conduct of rigorous research, professional teamwork and collaboration, and high-quality reporting and dissemination of research findings, to inform physiotherapy practice.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Develop research questions of relevance to physiotherapists or other health professionals and plan research to address these questions.
- Develop and systematically search the literature in order to identify gaps in the evidence base.
- Critically review and appraise health research.
- Engage appropriately in discussions with research and clinical supervisors, and other key sources (e.g., librarians, statisticians, or experts in the research field) to gain information and advice to guide research planning.
- Identify, evaluate, and select appropriate methods to investigate practice or health problems.
- Apply research ethics, integrity, and governance requirements to a research project.
- Develop the rationale, methodology and methods of a research project.
- Identify potential outcome measures using appropriate software and relevant statistical and/or qualitative analysis techniques.
- Prepare a draft research manuscript, with content submitted in the approved chosen journal style and using the specified instructions for authors.
- Demonstrate effective, professional, and ethical leadership, management, communication and research skills, a commitment to learning and evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Enrolment requirements
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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.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
Doctor of Physiotherapy program This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject dates
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May 2024
Non-Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024 Semester start: 15/07/2024 Subject start: 15/07/2024 Last enrolment: 19/07/2024 Teaching census: 25/07/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 26/07/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 01/08/2024
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| Enrolment opens: | 17/03/2024 |
| Semester start: | 15/07/2024 |
| Subject start: | 15/07/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 19/07/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 25/07/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 26/07/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 01/08/2024 |