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Methods of Research II
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:28.10.2022 12:04:57
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_130 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Rehabilitation | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Anita Vētra | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 32 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Basic knowledge and skills in biometry, research methodology, knowledge about assessment measures in rehabilitation and assessment of functioning based on ICF, knowledge about public health. | ||||||||
| Objective: | Develop new skills and strengthen students' skills to perform research, to get ready them for scientific project to acquire bachelor's degree of science in health care, continue to develop the skills for discussions about importance of research for the development of rehabilitation and to use of research results in practice (evidence based practice). | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Research priorities in the field. Formulating the research problem. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Literature research, review. Systematic overview. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Qualitative research approach. Analysis of interview contents. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 4 | Critical publication review. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Research priorities in the field. Formulating the research problem. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Literature research, review. Systematic overview. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Qualitative research approach. Analysis of interview contents. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Critical publication review. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Individual work – getting ready for tests, quizzes; prepare presentations for seminars; independent work with information sources, including work on research proposal of the chosen theme. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • Active and productive participation in practical sessions; • Quality of oral answers; • Active and productive participation in seminars; • Timely, in high-quality completed written assignments and presentations; • Passed written test; • Quality of final test and presentation; • At the end of the course – exam (written). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As the result of study course acquisition student will deepen the knowledge of the research process, the knowledge of qualitative research (case study), a systematic review, as well as knowledge of the laws and regulations governing research activities in Latvia and at RSU. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As the result of study course acquisition student will be able to formulate and justify a research problem; prepare and defend the proposal for bachelor thesis; increase skills in a systematic search of the scientific literature and critical analysis of scientific publications in field; to look for scientific evidence to answer on clinical questions. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | As the result of study course acquisition student will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge and skills in critical analysis of scientific publications in the specialty, for independent research on a chosen topic and prepare a report on the study results (written report, presentation, poster). | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pētniecība: teorija un prakse/ Kristīnes Mārtinsones, Anitas Piperes, Daigas Kamerādes zinātniskajā redakcijā; Rīga, RaKa, 2016, 546 lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Ellis, T. J.& Levy, Y. Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchs on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem. 2009. Volume 6, pp.323-337. (izdevums akceptējams) | ||||||||
| 3 | Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba (pētnieciskā projekta), bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu | ||||||||
| 4 | Hemingway P., Brereton N., 2009. What is a systematic review? (2nd ed): What is...? series Haywood Medical Communications. (izdevums akceptējams) | ||||||||
| 5 | Elo S., Kyngas H., 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol.62 No.1, pp. 107–11. (izdevums akceptējams) | ||||||||
| 6 | Atsauču un darbā izmantoto avotu un literatūras saraksta noformēšanas metodiskie norādījumi | ||||||||
| 7 | Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba (pētnieciskā projekta), bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Baltiņš M. (2003) Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga: Zinātne | ||||||||
| 2 | DePoy, E., Gitlin, L. (2016). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple stategies.Toronto: Mosby,Inc. (3. nodaļa, latv. val.) | ||||||||
| 3 | Dumholdt E. (2022) Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications. 6th ed., Elsevier. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes : pētījums / sastādītāja Kristīne Mārtinsone; Rīga, RaKa, 2011, 284 lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | http://www.rsu.lv/biblioteka/bibliotekas-resursi | ||||||||
| 2 | http://www.rsu.lv/petnieciba | ||||||||
| 3 | www.cebp.nl | ||||||||
| 4 | www.pedro.fhs.usyd.edu.au/ | ||||||||
| 5 | http://www.otseeker.com/ | ||||||||
| 6 | International journal of rehabilitation research http://journals.lww.com/intjrehabilres/pages/default.aspx | ||||||||
