Unit of Study HLTH5009 Practice-Based Health Research (2025)

Unit description

Learners examine a range of research methodologies that can be utilised in clinical practice environments. These methodologies include case studies, case series, clinical audits, n of 1 studies, single case experimental designs (SCED) and surveys. The learner is also introduced to whole-system research, outcome measures, good clinical practice and ethics. By understanding the purpose, operationalisation, strengths and limitations of each methodology, the learner should be able to apply these methodologies to the clinical practice setting and design clinically-relevant research projects.

Unit content

1. Overview of practice-based research
2. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human research ethics
3. Selecting outcome measures
4. Whole systems research
5. Descriptive studies
6. Interventional studies