NURS6900
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will introduce students to the various approaches to conducting research in health care. Students will learn about study planning and design and will develop an awareness of important considerations in study design. Students will also learn to review and critique published research and reviews of published studies.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the purpose of undertaking research in health care
2. Review and critically evaluate a published study or literature review using a recognised critical appraisal instrument
3. Outline the components of quantitative, qualitative and mixed method study designs.
4. Identify and describe important considerations in study design including: ethical implications and vulnerable populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and ensuring rigour in research.
5. Develop health care research questions and select study designs and research processes that are suitable for answering them
Content
This course is presented as the following modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to research in health care
- Module 2: Literature reviews
- Module 3: Quantitative study design
- Module 4: Qualitative study design
- Module 5: Mixed methods study design
Assumed knowledge
Foundational knowledge in the critical appraisal and utilisation of research; including quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches, to inform professional practice.Academic reading and writing skills, ability to access and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgement, synthesis and evaluation and expertise using 'Endnote' or similar reference database management program.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Assessment 1
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Written Assessment 2
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NURS6900 - Trimester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 360.1 KB)
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