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Study Course Description

Vertical Integration Project 'Rehabilitation: Interventions, Services, Results'

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_294
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, Anninmuizas Boulevard 26a, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To provide RSU students with knowledge and skills in the organisation and implementation of research work in the form of a multidisciplinary and multiprofessional team in the rehabilitation sector, in relation to the use of various medical technologies, organisation of complex rehabilitation services and evaluation of results at different levels, in accordance with the international classification of functioning.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge and skills appropriate to the level of study, profession and specialization of the studeny.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will understand the principles of research organization

Individual work and tests

Different levels of research

2.Knows the main stages of research

Individual work and tests

Different levels of research

3.Knows the main types of research communication, dissemination and exploitation in research

4.Knows the process of preparation, submission and peer-review of an scientific publication

Individual work and tests

Pētījuma sagatavošana publikācijai

Skills

1.Will be able to define the research problem

Individual work and tests

Defining the research problem

2.Will be able to set up a research objective, questions and tasks appropriate to the research problem

Individual work and tests

Development of research objective, questions and tasks

3.Will be able to develop a research proposal in accordance with generally accepted research standards

Individual work and tests

Development of a research plan

4.Will be able to prepare and present a research plan

Competences

1.Will be able to plan the study by selecting appropriate study methods

2.Students will be able to communicate research and its results

Individual work and tests

Presentation of the research plan

3.Will be able to work in a multidisciplinary team, processing information, planning research and communicating it

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Defining the research problem

20.00% from total grade
10 points
2.

Development of research objective, questions and tasks

20.00% from total grade
10 points
3.

Development of a research plan

20.00% from total grade
10 points
4.

Presentation of the research plan

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Different levels of research

10.00% from total grade
Test
2.

Pētījuma sagatavošana publikācijai

10.00% from total grade
Test

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Levels of research
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Content and management of research projects in the Department of Rehabilitation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

How to define research problem?
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Developement of the aim, questions and tasks of the study
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Formulation of the research idea. Development of a research application.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Communication, dissemination and exploitation in research
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
3

Topics

Research preparation for publication. Peer-review process.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
21 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications. 5th Edition

2.

PubMed datubāze

3.

EQUAToOR network: Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research