Writing a Research Protocol (SVUEK_123)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an understanding of the content of a scientific research protocol in the healthcare sector, to develop skills in the independent writing of such a protocol.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in health care science, basic knowledge in epidemiology.
Learning outcomes
• Name the parts of the content for the scientific research protocol
• Describe the need and nature of the scientific rationale for research
• Explain the concept of the research goal and objectives
• Name the research designs used in the health sector, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages
• List and explain the basic elements of research methodology
• Formulate the safety principles to be observed in the study
• Explain the idea and principles of publishing policy of the research results
• Explain the nature of the research timeframe and risk management
• Define the basic principles of research ethics
• Select and systematise adequate sources of information to justify the need and nature of the research
• Articulate a focused research goal and appropriate objectives to achieve it
• Differentiate between types of research in the health sector according to their design
• Describe in detail the research methodology and tools to be used
• Establish a publicity plan and conditions for the research results
• If necessary, draw up informed consent forms for research participants
• Critically evaluate the information needed to support the research, depending on the data sources and data collection approaches
• Anticipate and articulate potential risks during the course of the study and develop a plan to address them
• Integrate the acquired knowledge to independently design a scientific research protocol in accordance with the principles recommended by international bodies
