307112 (v.1) OT 615 Clinical Research and Practice

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	204.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	5 x 40 Hours Yearly
Syllabus:	Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used in occupational therapy practice. Use of systematic reviews to inform practice. Professional practice emphasising clinical reasoning, communication, assessment, planning and intervention.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Compared and contrasted the concepts of theory construction and theory testing. Critically analysed qualitative and quantitative paradigms of research. Critically evaluated research, assigning itto different levels of evidence as per the evidence based practice guidelines. Demonstrated ability to comply with research ethics within both the University and practice settings. Demonstrated competency in professional behaviour, professional communication skills, assessment, planning, intervention, clinical reasoning and reflection, during professional practice.
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:	De Vaus D.A., (1995), Surveys in Social Research, 4th ed., St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Grbich C., (1999), Qualitative Research in Health - An Introduction, St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Silverman D., (2000), Doing Qualitative Research - A Practical Handbook, London, SAGE. NH and MRC Human research Ethics Handbook at http://www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/hrecbook/misc/contents.htm Curtin University Ethics page at: http://research.curtin.edu.au/ethics/ethics.html
Unit Texts:	Portney L.G. and Watkins M.P., (2000), Foundations of Clinical Research Applications to Practice, 2nd ed., New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Incorporated.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 30%, Examination 30%, Fieldwork Pass/Fail. This is by grade/mark assessment. To successfully complete this unit students must pass the exam, the assignments and pass professional practice.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y