300863 (v.3) OT 402 - Applied Research

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Human inquiry through naturalistic and experimental designs. The relationship of theory, research and practice. Issues in methodology including design, sampling, measurement, analysis and ethics. Research relevant to occupational therapy.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Explain the relationship of theory and research and its relevance to occupational therapy practice. Demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast experimental and naturalistic research designs, apply the appropriate design to address different types of research questions and identify and develop a research topic. Prepare a critical review of the research literature. Examine the ethical considerations for research involving humans. Analysed data applying relevant statistical procedures, interpret and present the results.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bailey D., (1997), Research for the Health Professional - A Practical Guide, 2nd ed., Sydney, MacLennan and Petty. Cook J., (ed.), (2001), Qualitative Research in Occupational Therapy - Strategies and Experiences, Sydney, Delmar. DePoy E., and Gitlin L.,(1998), Introduction to Research - Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 2nd ed., Sydney, Mosby. Hart A., (2001), Randomized Controlled Trials - The Control Group Dilemma Revisited, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 9(1), 40-44. Kornblau B. and Starling S., (2000), Ethics in Rehabilitation - A Clinical Perspective, Thorofare, NJ, SLACK Inc. Kumar R., (1996), Research Methodology - A Step by Step Guide for Beginners, South Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman. Minichiello V., Sullivan G., Greenwood K., and Axford R., (eds.), (1999), Handbook for Research Methods in Health Sciences, Sydney, Addison Wesley. Munro B, (1997), Statistical Methods for Health Care Research, 3rd ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott. National Health and Medical Research Council, (2002), Human research ethics handbook, Commonwealth of Australia.
Unit Texts:	Portney L. and Watkins M., (2000), Foundations of Clinical Research - Applications to Practice, 2nd ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall Health.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 50%, Individual assignment 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y