Qualitative Research in Aged and Dementia Care unit (CAD305)

Introduction

This unit will identify and examine some of the principal qualitative methods used in dementia care and aged care research. Students will gain a critical awareness of the nature of qualitative evidence and its role in informing quality care for older people and people with dementia

Summary

Unit name	Qualitative Research in Aged and Dementia Care
Unit code	CAD305
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Joseph Haddon
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the role of qualitative research in expanding understandings of ageing, older age, and dementia.
• Distinguish between various qualitative methodologies and their contributions to knowledge about ageing, older age, and dementia.
• Compare the different types of knowledge and evidence obtained by using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Discuss ethical and legal considerations relevant to the conduct of qualitative research with 'vulnerable' individuals or groups.
• Reflect upon how qualitative research findings can be used to enhance the quality of life of older people and people living with dementia.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points of intermediate study

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Quiz (15%)|Discussion posts (20%)|Reflective essay (30%)|Presentation (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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