CSH474 Applying Research in Practice 1
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| Unit code: | CSH474 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSH600 or CSB600 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,488 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSH474 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSH600 or CSB600 |
| Coordinators: | Judith Singleton | judith.singleton@qut.edu.au Enoch Chan | enoch.chan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is a culminating learning experience occurring in the final year of your course that brings reflection and focus on evidence based practice, research and the provision of effective care. Fostering your research skills which you will use for your project during placement in a range of professional practice settings (in CSH471), aligns with the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically apply evidence based judgement and highly developed research skills to a clinical problem.
- Apply ethical and effective research skills to analyse and evaluate use of medicines and preventive health care demonstrating respect for culturally diverse perspectives.
- Access, analyse, interpret, and synthesise, clinical and research information for dissemination to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Content
- Research literature appraisal
- Research process and methodology
- Cultural safety and ethical considerations in the research environment
- Analysis of research data and application of software packages
- Dissemination of research
Learning Approaches
You will learn by engaging in interactive workshops conducted on campus. This unit will emphasize the practical resources for health research available from databases or online sources available to most clinicians. This research methods unit will help prepare you for the research project you will conduct during your placement experience (CSH471). It will provide an opportunity for you to put into practice, the research skills you develop in this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback will be provided online and in class, working collaboratively with peers, and for each assessment on an individual or group basis as applicable.
Assessment
Overview
There are two pieces of assessment to be completed in this unit. Each task is designed to assess particular learning outcomes.
A satisfactory performance (greater than 50%) in the combined assessment tasks is required to obtain a passing grade for this unit.
You will be required to electronically submit all written assignments for content matching checks.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Journal article critique
You will conduct a critical evaluation of a published journal article concerning current real-world pharmaceutical/medical care issues with culturally diverse perspectives. The assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking skills as pharmacists to determine both strengths and weaknesses in information and whether there is sufficient reliable evidence to trust the health publication in order to provide evidence-based advice to patients and medical professionals to improve health outcomes.
Written feedback will be provided after submission around the mid-semester. This assessment is eligible for the late submission period and extensions.
Assessment: Research evaluation exam
The exam will measure your level of knowledge and skills in research regarding the topics covered during the whole semester. A section of the paper will be based on analytical plans. Using the research study data provided, you will use your research skills to interpret and explain the data, discuss the data in the context of the existing body of literature, and define potential future research opportunities.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Recommended readings are listed below. Other required resources will be signposted from the Canvas unit site.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Bowling, A. Research methods in health: Open University Press Buckingham, 2002
Jarvis, C. Physical examination and health assessment. Philadelphia: Saunders.). Elsevier, cop, 2012
National statement on ethical conduct in human research. National Health and Medical Research Council Canberra, https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/national-statement-ethical-conduct-human-research-2007-updated-2018
The Singapore Statement on Research Integrity, 2nd World Conference on Research Integrity, 21-24 July 2010 , http://www.singaporestatement.org/
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Promote and advocate for cultural safety, respect and responsiveness, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Relates to: ULO2, Journal article critique - Provide tailored information, advice and documentation using a range of communication modes including written, verbal, non-verbal and digital.
Relates to: ULO3, Journal article critique, Research evaluation exam - Demonstrate respectful, compassionate, responsive, empathic and culturally appropriate communication, with specific awareness and sensitivity to history, communication styles and community protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Relates to: ULO2, Journal article critique - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in research and inquiry through questioning and critique, appreciating the complexity and ambiguity of professional practice, using research processes and synthesis to disseminate and apply outcomes in practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Journal article critique, Research evaluation exam - Access, use, adapt and share information and/or other technologies to meet current and emerging needs of professional practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Journal article critique, Research evaluation exam