Research Methods in Rehabilitation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:18.08.2022 15:32:24

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, rkrsu[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, ethical aspects in research. 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:
Students must choose one research method, prepare and conduct a class on this method individually or in a group, paying attention to specific issues – scientific quality, possibility of error, safety and validity.
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, prepare research proposals and plan the research process.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: starpdisciplināra perspektīva. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2021.
2	Arienti C, Armijo-Olivo S, Minozzi S, et al60 Methodological issues in rehabilitation research: a scoping reviewBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2019;24:A35.
3	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
4	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.
Other Information Sources
1	Elektroniskie informācijas resursi