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Research Methods in Rehabilitation
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:14.08.2024 09:17:18
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_220 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Target Audience: | Medical Services; Rehabilitation | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Signe Tomsone | ||||||||
| 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) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 9 | Class Length (academic hours) | 4 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 36 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 48 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Basic knowledge of research methods. | ||||||||
| Objective: | The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills to critically analyse, plan and conduct research. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Research process management. Discussion on ethical aspects in rehabilitation | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Systematic reports: typology, critical analysis | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Quantitative research methods | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 4 | Mixed research methods | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 5 | Qualitative research methods | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 6 | From theses to publication – knowledge transfer. Discussions of research examples | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Selection and critical analysis of literary sources. Students should choose one research method and in a small group (2-3 students) prepare and conduct a lesson on this method, paying attention to specific issues - scientific strength, possibility of error, reliability and validity. Individually prepared interview analysis and summary (qualitative research methods). Individually prepared review of a scientific article or theses. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Systematic testing of knowledge and skills during classes, assessment (lecturers and fellow students) of various assignments in the study course will form the cumulative assessment in the exam: - independently prepared and conducted class – 60% - individually completed tasks – 40% | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Students will understand and evaluate theories and evidence-based knowledge, will be able to analyse current trends in research of the respective field and formulate research questions specific to their professional competence. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Students will be able to evaluate the research paradigms that form the basis for the development of knowledge, will learn several research methodologies and analytical strategies. Will be able to manage the research process in accordance with ethical principles. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Students will be able to develop research questions relevant to their field, plan and manage the research process. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: starpdisciplināra perspektīva. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2021. | ||||||||
| 2 | Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana (otrais, papildinātais izdevums). K. Mārtinsone, A. Pipere, I. Rozenvalde, U. Berķis, M. Dambrova, I. Gobiņa, I. J. Mihailovs, S. Riekstiņa-Pāla, D. Spila, K. Šneidere, J. Vīķe, I. Znotiņa. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2019 | ||||||||
| 3 | Arienti C, Armijo-Olivo S, Minozzi S, et al60 Methodological issues in rehabilitation research: a scoping reviewBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2019;24:A35. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 5 | Arienti C, Armijo-Olivo S, Minozzi S, et al60 Methodological issues in rehabilitation research: a scoping reviewBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2019; 24:A35. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Zin.red.- K. Martinsone, A. Pipere, D. Kamerade. Rīga, Raka, 2016. | ||||||||
| 2 | Cohrane Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Elektroniskie informācijas resursi | ||||||||
| 2 | Step by step guide to reviewing a manuscript. Wiley Author Services. | ||||||||
| 3 | Aadal L, Nielsen TL, Jensen AB, Bjerrum M, Nielsen CV, Angel S. What Does It Take for Research to Be Rehabilitation Research? Front Rehabil Sci. 2022 Jul 11;3:823159. | ||||||||
