him4adb analysis of health data b
ANALYSIS OF HEALTH DATA B
HIM4ADB
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students analyse, interpret and use coded and non-coded health data beyond the treatment and disease/operation classification stages. Key emphases include the identification, critical evaluation and objective uses of health data in epidemiological and clinical research; health data and statistics applications in health care management and clinical decision-making; speciality performance indicators; identification and resolution of regulatory, ethical and management issues surrounding registries, health databases and clinical trials; and evaluating the quality , integrity and comparability of coded data and their statistical outcomes. Students become competent in health data analytics through analysing, critiquing, applying and advising upon health data in clinical, epidemiological, and healthcare management environments, and in the context of state and national population health monitoring.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM3ADA and HIM3PRB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Co-taught with HIM5AHB
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and critically assess research designs, and techniques for the collection, analysis, reporting, applications and evaluation of health data and information beyond the patient/client treatment and disease and operation classification stages.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities; completing a research proposal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Evaluate and report on health data for clinical and related decision-making.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Examine the principles and processes of establishing, managing and analysing data in specialised clinical and epidemiological databases and registries, including the legislative, privacy and ethics-related requirements.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Evaluate key data quality issues, and management protocols and functions, in specialised clinical and epidemiological settings.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities; completing a statistical report including analysis of data quality
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Analyse the quality of coded and other administrative data and their statistical outcomes in a clinical or observational epidemiological study.; and provide expert advice to clinicians and researchers on this data.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities, journal club
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete on 2 hours workshop/practicum as well on-line group discussions."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 16 - 16
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One lab class in semester for introduction to SPSS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word individual assignment | 30 | 01, 05 | |
| One 15 minute group presentation and written research proposal (equivalent to 900 words per person) | Each student will contribute approximately 500-words to the written research proposal and present for approximately 4-mins as part of the group presentation (400-word equiv) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 2-hour final examination (2000 words equivalent per person) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |