303659 (v.2) Program Evaluation 601

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: Of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health sciences or social sciences discipline.

Syllabus:

Introduction to critical concepts, models, approaches and procedures for planning and conducting evidence-based evaluations. Needs analysis. Evaluation as a reporting and accountability strategy. The role of evaluation and outcomes research in assessing the effectiveness of specific health interventions/ professional interventions, assessment approaches and health outcomes from a clients perspective.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Apply critical concepts, models and procedures in developing and conducting evaluations based on evidence from research. Use evaluation and evidence-based research for assessing the effectiveness of health interventions in order to meet reporting and accountability requirements. Describe and select appropriate assessment approaches for determining health outcomes and constructing and/or using outcome measures. Design a feasible and technically sound needs assessment and evaluation study that takes into account the client's perspective.

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:

Anker M., Guidotti S., Orzeszyna S., Sapirie S.A. and Thuriaux M.C., (1993), Rapid Evaluation Methods (REM) of Health Services Performance - Methodological Observations, Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 71(1), pp. 15-24. Evans D. and Kowanko I., (2000), Literature Reviews - Evolution of a Research Methodology, Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 18(2):33-38. Egan M., Dubouloz C., Zweck C. and Vallerand J., (1998), The Client-Centred Evidenced-Based Practice of Occupational Therapy, Canadian Journal Occupational Therapy, 65, 136-143. Owen J.M. and Rogers P.J., (1999), Program Evaluation, Forms and Approaches, 2nd ed., St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Rosenberg W. and Donald A., (1995), Evidence-Based Medicine - An Approach to Clinical Problem-Solving, British Medical Journal, 310:1122-6. Sackett D.L., Rosenberg W., Gray J.A., Haynes R.B. and Richardson W.S., (1996), Evidence-Based Medicine - What It Is and What It Isn't, British Medical Journal, 312:71-72. Taylor M.C., (2000), Evidence-BasedPractice for Occupational Therapists, United Kingdom, Blackwell Science.

Unit Texts:

Ovreveit J., (1998), Evaluating Health Intervention, Buckingham, Open University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 2 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y