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<p>This is the first unit in a three-part Honours Project unit chain. Within this unit, students work in a small, self-directed group towards completion of a research or practice-based project relevant to a contemporary occupational therapy practice issue. This unit aims to consolidate students’ skills in evidence-based practice, including the ability to formulate effective questions, conduct effective literature searches, critically appraise research and determine the applicability of identified research to occupational therapy practice. Students will be provided with a practice scenario to develop a proposal for research or a practice-based project in a specific area of occupational therapy.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Ahpra and National Boards’ Shared Code of Conduct (2022; Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Evidence based practice</li>
<li>Reaching and appraising literature</li>
<li>Endnote</li>
<li>Critical appraisal tool</li>
<li>Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</li>
<li>Formulating clinical/practice questions</li>
<li>Developing a search strategy</li>
<li>Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This is the first unit in a three-part Honours Project unit chain. Within this unit, students work in a small, self-directed group towards completion of a research or practice-based project relevant to a contemporary occupational therapy practice issue. This unit aims to consolidate students’ skills in evidence-based practice, including the ability to formulate effective questions, conduct effective literature searches, critically appraise research and determine the applicability of identified research to occupational therapy practice. Students will be provided with a practice scenario to develop a proposal for research or a practice-based project in a specific area of occupational therapy.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Ahpra and National Boards’ Shared Code of Conduct (2022; Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Evidence based practice</li> <li>Reaching and appraising literature</li> <li>Endnote</li> <li>Critical appraisal tool</li> <li>Identifying, defining and mapping key concepts</li> <li>Formulating clinical/practice questions</li> <li>Developing a search strategy</li> <li>Appraising, synthesising and presenting the evidence</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3019">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPHS2102" target="_blank">NHPHS2102</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2013" target="_blank">NHPOT2013</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2014" target="_blank">NHPOT2014</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT2016" target="_blank">NHPOT2016</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPRH2002" target="_blank">NHPRH2002</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3119" target="_blank">NHPOT3119</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Refine a practice-based project or research topic relevant to contemporary occupational therapy theory and practice</p>
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<p>Summarise the steps and process for conducting research or practice-based project</p>
S1
<p>Search and identify relevant research evidence to inform research or practice-based project</p>
S2
<p>Develop and communicate a comprehensive proposal justifying the rationale, underpinning methodology, data collection and analysis processes for a contemporary research or practice-based topic</p>
A1
<p>Critically appraise research evidence and evaluate application to occupational therapy practice</p>
A2
<p>Apply ethical considerations to proposed research or practice-based project</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Evidence Review of Literature (completed in a group)</p>
<p>Written assessment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
S1, A1
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<p>Critically appraise a small number of journal articles (completed individually)</p>
<p>Written Assessment</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Develop a research proposal from a provided scenario (completed in a group)</p>
<p>Written assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, S2, A2
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<p>Attendance and participation in at least 80% of workshops</p>
<p>Attendance, participation and reflection</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3019">View unit fees</a>
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