rmd5ehr systematic evaluation of healthcare rese
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
RMD5EHR
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, graduate researchers develop a detailed protocol for a systematic review of research literature on a health-related topic relevant to their field. The subject is particularly beneficial for students commencing graduate research degrees. Students will undertake background work to justify their systematic review, construct and refine a review question, design a comprehensive search for relevant research literature, designed unbiased methods to select and evaluate the research literature, and select appropriate methods for the extraction and synthesis of data from the included studies. Students will work closely with their thesis supervisor and the subject coordinator as required.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDell Horey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in a Graduate Research School course.
Co-requisites N/A
Incompatible subjects N/A
Equivalent subjects N/A
Special conditions N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cochrane Handbook for Systematic reviews of Interventions | Recommended | Higgins, JPT & Green, S. (editors) 2011 | The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Readings | Sustematic Reviews: CRD's guidance for undertaking reviews in health care | Recommended | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination 2009 | University of York |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Justify the need for the systematic review and develop and refine a review question.
- Activities:
- Case studies, consultation with facilitator and supervisor
02. Design methods for the identification, selection, critical appraisal and synthesis of research literature relevant to the review question.
- Activities:
- Case studies, group work with other students within broad discipline area, consultation with facilitator and supervisor
03. Write a systematic review protocol prepared in an academic writing style.
- Activities:
- Preparation of systematic review protocol
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDell Horey
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per study period during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Students will be expected to engage in 36 hours of online learning and 15 hours of self-directed development of assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written assignment: Justification for, and aims of the review | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| One 4,500-word written assignment: The method (protocol) for the systematic review | 70 | 02, 03 |
Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDell Horey
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per week during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Students will be expected to engage in 36 hours of online learning and 15 hours of self-directed development of assessment."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written assignment: Justification for, and aims of the review | 030 | 01, 02 | |
| One 4,500-word written assignment: The method (protocol) for the systematic review | 060 | 02, 03 | |
| One PICO framework (200 words equiv) | 010 | 01, 02, 03 |