OCC405 Applying Knowledge in Occupational Therapy (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Drawing upon the students' understanding of the epistemology of knowledge, principles of research and their ability to discriminate between different research approaches, this subject will focus on the relationship of research to practice, programs and policy, and in particular, the practical application of evidence-based practice. We will critically examine evidence-based practice within the field of occupational therapy. It is anticipated that this subject will assist students in developing a strong evaluative orientation to their practice. Students will complete a literature review as the major part of your assessment focusing on developing guidelines for an area of practice based on evidence. Finally students will be required to write a quantitative and a qualitative research proposal.

To engage in this subject effectively, students should be able to critique the complexities of occupational therapy practice in context; implement well reasoned and appropriate enabling strategies; evaluate the effectiveness of the enabling strategies programs; critique the provision of occupational therapy services and suggest potential ways to develop practice; discuss the epistemology of knowledge, demonstrating an understanding of knowledge construction; critically evaluate and comment on occupational therapy assumptions and practice; outline basic methodological features of research along the continuum; and identify a number of key ethical considerations in the conduct of research.

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Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC405

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to:
- Critically appraise the role of research and reflective practice in occupational therapy and its relationship to professional accountability;
- Analyse and critique key issues in practice, in relation to evidence-based practice;
- Critique literature with respect to identifying valid forms of evidence and integration of this evidence into practice;
- Articulate and defend an appropriate research design and method, in relation to a given research question;
- Identify appropriate data analysis strategies for dealing with different types of data;
- Develop a coherent, sound literature review and practice guidelines

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Review knowledge paradigms - Review research paradigms - Application of research to practice - Developing a research question and focus - Ethical issues in research - Analysis of research data - Developing a research proposal - Writing a literature review/ systematic review - Developing practice guidelines - Disseminating evidence

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