SPTH9220 Research in Practice

Ms Jane Taylor Matison

2017

4.5

1 x 4-hour workshop per semester
3 x 8-hour workshop-1s per semester
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into MSPP-Master of Speech Pathology
2 SPTH9120 - Speech Pathology Research Methods
3 Admission into MPT-Master of Physiotherapy
3a Admission into BHSMPT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
3b Admission into MPHYC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
4 1 of PHYT9010, PHYT9005
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or ((3 or 3a or 3b) and 4))

Basic knowledge of research skills and practices developed in the topic Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 1. Knowledge of relevant speech pathology theory and practice is assumed

Assignments; Oral

In this topic students develop the knowledge and skills required for evidence-based practice in speech pathology. Students will partner with clinicians to formulate an answerable clinical question. Once the question is determined, they will search for the current best evidence, critically appraise the evidence, synthesise it and make recommendations about practice based on the integration of client/family values, clinical expertise and research evidence. This will be presented within an evidence-based practice framework.

This topic aims to facilitate students' ability to:

Formulate answerable clinical questions
Locate and evaluate evidence to support and enhance their clinical practice
Evaluate the quality of research and other relevant evidence
Integrate research evidence with client/family values and clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders to formulate relevant recommendations to guide clinical practice
Enable students to develop skills in oral and written presentation of research findings.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Assess the suitability of a range of research findings to answer a specific clinical question
Analyse and evaluate the quality of research in terms of methodological rigour
Apply the principles of evidence-based practice in their everyday practice
Present research findings in oral and written form.

Key dates and timetable

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