School Of Science And HealthIntegrating Research into Physiotherapy PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401050.1
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400865 Evidence-Based Practice OR 400944 Evidence-Based Practice (Advanced) AND 401051 Clinical Education B (Rehabilitation) OR 401052 Clinical Education C (Ambulatory Care) OR 401053 Clinical Education D (Paediatrics) OR 401054 Clinical Education E (Advanced Care)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy, 4667 Master of Physiotherapy or 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy.
About this Unit
From 2018 students should take 401109 Integrating Research into Physiotherapy Practice. In this unit, students will further develop their evidence based practice skills and knowledge by applying it in practice settings. This will involve applying the academic knowledge and skills from three prior evidence based practice and research units by synthesising it with their clinical experience and skills. Students will be allocated a topic area from which they will identify a clinical “problem” or health-related issue. Students will then plan and design a robust research project to answer this question. Students will be expected to reflect on the barriers and facilitators of evidence-based practice, and develop strategies and interventions to be used to facilitate the implementation of evidence in practice by clients and health care practitioners. This unit also involves students developing leadership and educator skills by facilitating and participating in a journal club.