MHP301 Research in Mental Health (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
The subject content is focused on developing research skills, analysing and critiquing literature, and collecting and presenting data. The subject will also provide students with a basic understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies - developing a research question, literature review, research design, methods associated with the methodologies and writing up a research proposal which integrates research theories and practice methods. Holistic health encompasses spirituality as well as the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of the individual and community.
This subject has a residential school.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MHP301
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to relate the relationship between research, theory and practice and its contribution to mental health .
- be able to analyse publications that provide evidence for mental health practice .
- be able to examine appreciate research in clinical environment.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of ethical and cultural considerations relevant to research activities in the primary, secondary and tertiary health care contexts.
- be able to discuss different approaches and designs as well as their suitability to mental health research.
- be able to describe the various components of a research project.
- be able to discuss how research can be applied in mental health practice to improve patient/client care.
- be able to apply and evaluate evidence in mental health practice for best practice
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Module 1 - Critical thinking and writing skills for academic study.
- Module 2 - Introduction to research
- Module 3 - The research process
- Module 4 - Ethical and cultural considerations in research.
- Module 5 - The basic research process.
- Module 6 - Methods of data collection.
- Module 7 - Introduction to statistical methodology as applicable to the presentation of data
- Module 8 - Introduction to qualitative data and analysis
- Module 9 - Appraising guidelines for quantitative and qualitative research studies.
- Module 10 - Development of a research proposal
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2.66 day residential school.
The students undertaking subjects within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) – Djirruwang Program are supported in their study endeavours through DEEWR funding under Away from Base to attend the compulsory residential schools. This funding is set at 20 days across two academic sessions (30 and 60). The following breakdown covers the number of days per subject per session/year to ensure that students are able to continue to be supported in their academic pursuits under the current funding agreement with the Indigenous Student Services (Ngungilanna).
Third Year
Session One Session Two
MHP311 – 2 days MHP311 – 2 days
MHP301 – 2.66 days MHP301 – 2.66 days
MHP302 - 2.66 days MHP302 – 2.66 days
MHP312 – 2.66 days MHP313 – 2.66 days
Total 10 days Total 10 days
Across session 30 and 60 a total of 20 days, this meets the requirements for student support to attend residential schools from ISS.
Specialised Resources
This subject has a residential school
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.