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Clinical Pharmacy Research unit (CSA321)

Introduction

This unit introduces you to the concepts, principles and practical skills of research methodology required to develop a research proposal for a clinical pharmacy research project designed to investigate or address an evidenced practice or knowledge gap. Topics will include information retrieval and analysis, formulation of research questions and research planning and design relevant to health research. You will work in groups to critically review literature relevant to your specific gap, formulate a research question, identify a project design to address or investigate the gap, and develop a formal research proposal. The research proposal will be presented to peers and stakeholders in written form and as a group presentation. This unit will build on the knowledge and skills gained in CSA288 Evidence Based Health Care.

Summary

Unit name Clinical Pharmacy Research
Unit code CSA321
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Doctor Linda Koria
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Work as part of teams/groups and constructively contribute to a research outcome.
  • Design/critique a research project using appropriate research methodologies.
  • Effectively communicate complex issues and outcomes to a variety of stakeholders, including patients, peers and other health professionals.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA288

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

7 x 3hrs workshop weekly, 4hrs independent learning weekly

AssessmentResearch Seminar (20%)|Critique of an AI generated research protocol (30%)|Project Plan (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text, which is available from online book stores.


Austin Z and Sutton J. Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice: Methods and Applications Made Easy. China: Elsevier; 2019. 242 pages.

The full reading list (text and readings) for CSA321 is available here:
https://rl.talis.com/3/utas/lists/AB17A18C-3257-43C4-3B05-E9C11EE4C3A7.html
 

Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
 

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