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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 2 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
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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