Either Semester This unit provides the opportunity for detailed study of a particular topic within a relevant area of health care which the student nominates and pursues under the guidance of one or more members of staff, approved by the Head of School. The choice of topic is limited by the availability of appropriate supervision. This unit introduces students to a number of different methods for qualitative research in nursing and health. Students will expand their knowledge of research in nursing and health through a detailed examination of methods, and through field work, data collection, analysis and reporting. This unit develops skills of problem recognition, choice of appropriate technique and actual problem solution.
Students design and formulate a research project related to a health issue.
They then develop the method using an appropriate statistical technique and present a report of publishable standard. In this unit students undertake a small research project under the guidance of one or more members of the School of Health. Students wanting to take this unit must have a background in research methods appropriate to the topic chosen, and permission of the head of school is required before enrolment is confirmed. It is not designed for people who wish to acquire skills in a new field but to extend existing knowledge and skill in an area of clinical specialisation. There will be an opportunity for students to explore and extend clinical knowledge.