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12374 (v.4) OT 392 - Honours


 

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

200.0

Clinical Practice:

5 x 40 Hours Quarterly

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. Supervised practicum.
 

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. Compare and contrast experimental and naturalistic research designs and apply the appropriate design to address different types of research questions and identify and develop a research topic. Critically review the research literature on issues related to occupational therapy. Demonstrate the ability to analyse data applying relevant statistical procedures, interpret and present the results. Demonstrate skills in self-management and professional behaviours and attitudes and in planning, assessments, interventions and communications with clients and team members

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 50%, Exam 50%, Fieldwork evaluation Pass/Fail. This is by grade/mark assessment. For successful completion of the unit students are expected to pass the exam, the assignment and pass professional practice.

Field of Education:

 19900 Other Natural and Physical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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