oct5rot readings in occ therapy
READINGS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCT5ROT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be required to review and critically evaluate the literature in a selected field of Occupational Therapy. They will be introduced to the concept of evidence-based practice and will be guided through the process of how to critically review the literature. Topics will be selected in consultation with the subject coordinator. The topic may be related to that subsequently investigated in the Master of Occupational Therapy research project if the student is enrolled in the Master of Occupational Therapy with thesis.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTamara Tse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HMAOT, HMAOTD, HCOCT, HCPOT or HMOTC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolments. Pre-requisite: OCT5OHF or equivalent
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Subject Learning Guide | Prescribed | Discipline of Occupational Therapy | La Trobe University |
| Readings | Evidence-Based Practice Across the Health Professions (Second edition). | Recommended | Hoffmann, T., Del Mar, C., & Bennett, S. (2013) | Churchill Livingstone Australia |
| Readings | Information needs, asking questions and some basics of research studies. In T. Hoffman, S. Bennett, & C. Del Mar (Eds.), Evidence-Based Practice Across the Health Professions (pp. 15-37). | Recommended | Del Mar, C., Hoffman, T., & Glasziou, P. (2013). | Churchill Livingstone Australia |
| Readings | Research methods in health: foundations for evidence-based practice (Third edition.) | Recommended | Liamputtong, P., Beeson, M., & Hameiri, S. (2017). | Oxford University Press. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesize a body of knowledge indicating mastery of an area of professional specialty.
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Developing a knowledge base through review of the literature and Finding and managing the literature. Effectively source, manage and reference professional literature.
02. Generate and evaluate complex ideas from a body of literature relevant to Occupational Therapy.
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Critique of the literature. Discussions with nominated supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Critically evaluate and review literature on a defined topic of relevance to Occupational Therapy.
03. Reflect critically on literature pertaining to an area of Occupational Therapy Practice.
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to Critique of the literature and Evidence-based practice. Discussions with nominated supervisor an/or subject coordinator. Evaluate the quality of research evidence as well as its relevance from a theoretical perspective pertinent to Occupational Therapy.
04. Communicate a critical reflection of a defined literature in an appropriate academic style.
- Activities:
- Online learning resources related to writing skills and dissemination. Discussions with nominated supervisor and/or subject coordinator. Prepare a critical review of a defined literature using an academic writing style.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-45, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTamara Tse
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 45
Four 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 4,500-word critical literature review | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Completed search strategy report (1,000 words) | 10 | 01 | |
| Summary table of all reviewed articles of direct relevance to the defined topic (1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTamara Tse
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 4,500-word critical literature review | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Completed search strategy report (1,000 words) | 10 | 01 | |
| Summary table of all reviewed articles of direct relevance to the defined topic (1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02 |