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HEALTH DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

PHE5HDD

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students learn about the sources, interpretation and use of health-related data, including epidemiological surveillance databases and quantitative and qualitative clinical and research data. The collection, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological and health services data to inform decision-making in public health practice (including health management and policy formulation) is emphasised. Students will gain skills in critical appraisal and application of evidence-based approaches to protecting, promotion, maintaining, and restoring the health of the community.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Karimi

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects PHE4HDE or PHE5HDE and must not be enrolled in the following course codes HMPHC, HZPHID,HZHPHID, HZPHHA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and understand the diverse sources of data which may be deployed in health care decision-making

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Initiate different research and data collection strategies to match decision-making requirements

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Critically evaluate research evidence generated by others and assess its usefulness

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment I, II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Develop effective and robust arguments with appropriately presented data to support evidence-based health care decision-making

Activities:
Group assignment, Individual assignment II
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Karimi

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 1,000-word assignment3001, 02, 03, 04
one 2,000-word essay4001, 02, 03, 04
online group discussions (1250 words equivalent)3001, 02, 03, 04