Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to critical concepts, models, approaches and procedures for planning and conducting evidence-based evaluations. Evaluations as a reporting and accountability strategy for managers and funding bodies. The role of evaluation and outcomes research in assessing the effectiveness of specific health and professional interventions, an assessment approaches and health outcomes from a clients perspective. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to- Identify the critical concepts, models and procedures for developing and conducting evaluations and evidence-based research. Apply knowledge of the role of evaluation and evidence-based research forassessing the effectiveness of health interventions and basis for reporting and accountability strategies. Describe assessment approaches of health outcomes from a client's perspective and demonstrate skills in constructing outcomes measures. Apply knowledge and skills in conducting a feasible and technically sound needs assessment and evaluation study. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Owen J. M. and Rogers, P. J. (1999). Program Evaluation, Forms and Approaches. (2nd ed). St Leonards, Allen and Unwin, |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 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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