Abstract
This subject provides final year students with the opportunity to critically appraise and reflect on contexts and issues relevant to the contemporary practice of podiatry. Students will extend foundational knowledge of research to critically evaluate the value of podiatry practice knowledge. Critique of a range of relevant research methodologies will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Effective use of databases - literature review and identifying the scope of practice knowledge;Critical review of practice knowledge in podiatry and the broader evidence base in health;Critical review of research methodologies used to interrogate podiatric practice; andEffective communication of research.
Assessment items
1. Critiquing Research Methods
2. Oral Presentation
3. Literature Review
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
critically evaluate the role of research and evidence-based practice in informing practice knowledge;
2.
critically analyse the use of a range of research methodologies used to explore podiatric practice;
3.
critique a contemporary practice issue in podiatry from a quality improvement perspective;
4.
communicate a critical review of practice knowledge effectively to an audience of peers, academics and practitioners;
5.
critically reflect on and self-evaluate their contribution to practice as a new graduate podiatrist; and
6.
demonstrate the graduate entry-level podiatry professional capabilities for language, literacy and numeracy.
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine.