James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

PC1530 - Introduction to Evidence in Pharmacy Practice

Subject Description

This subject provides a detailled introduction into the evidence and methods used in pharmacy-focused research. It covers access to and critical evaluation of the literature, the design and conduct of research utilising different methodologies, the handling and analysis of data, and the reporting of results. Aspects such as the safe and ethical conduct of research, generation and testing of hypotheses, choice of methodology - including quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods, and an introduction to the statistical methods used in experimental data analysis are covered. This subject also includes an introduction into the experimental use of medicines through clinical trials and the pharmacist's role in this area of practice

Learning Outcomes

• Apply statistical methods to analyse and describe quantitative and qualitative research data
• Describe ethical and safety considerations in pharmacy-focused research
• Describe the types of methodologies used in pharmacy-focused research
• Apply knowledge and skills in the critical evaluation and review of literature
• Describe the experimental use of drugs and the pharmacist's role in the clinical trials process

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Examination (College administered) - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Annotated bibliography - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (25%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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