pty5hnb honours b
HONOURS B
PTY5HNB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will focus on designing a specific research project within a clinical setting of relevance to physiotherapy practice. The subject runs concurrently with the entry-level course. In this subject a research project is planned with the guidance and supervision of a member of the academic staff. The focus will be on producing a written and verbal research proposal and preparing and gaining ethical approval for the project.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Hahne
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed PTY5HNA and be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHHPP, HZHHPB - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice (Honours). HMHPP, HMHPPB - Master of Physiotherapy Practice (Honours).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. | Prescribed | American Psychological Association (2010). | 6TH EDN, WASHINGTON, D.C. |
| Readings | The Department of Physiotherapy Honours Handbook | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice. | Recommended | Portney LG, Watkins MP (2009) | 3RD EDN, UPPER SADDLE RIVER: PEARSON/PRENTICE HALL. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To specify a relevant and precise research question, and to formulate appropriate hypotheses based on previous results from the published literature.
- Activities:
- Refine an answerable research question using PICO, from this develop specific hypotheses that can be tested.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. To identify the most suitable research design for addressing this question.
- Activities:
- Review relevant literature and identify suitable research designs, by critically evaluating the limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the design options.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. To plan, design and conduct the research project so that it can be completed within the allocated duration of the Honour's Program.
- Activities:
- Identifying all the steps required to complete the research project, and then developing a feasible and specific timeline for the project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. To describe the means by which data will be collected.
- Activities:
- Working with an experienced research supervisor to identify a suitable population of subjects, identifying ethically approporiate recruitment proceedures and gaining relevant permissions for where data will be collected. Identifying suitable personnel and equipment/apparatus for collection of data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. To identify the means by which the data will be analysed using appropriate statistical/qualitative methods.
- Activities:
- Review relevant literature and identify suitable analysis methods, by critically evaluating the limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the options.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. To develop a written version of a comprehensive research proposal, the format of which should follow that stipulated in the Research Proposal form.
- Activities:
- Writing a full research proposal.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
07. To describe the ethical implications of the research project, and to complete (or to assist in completing) all relevant ethics application forms.
- Activities:
- Submit the project for ethical approval to all relevant ethics commttees.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
08. To present a verbal presentation of the research proposal, and discuss the research to a scientific audience.
- Activities:
- Participation in the verbal research propopsal seminar held within the department of Physiotherapy.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
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