Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Transfer and Application of New Knowledge in Rehabilitation
Course Code
REK_025
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Tomsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
Aim of the course is to deepen students' understanding of scientific discovery and health sciences research results applicability to society as well as to introduce students to the knowledge transfer strategies for different target groups in society.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge in research methodology, evidence based practice in health care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Define and describe knowledge transfer/ translation (KT) process, models and mechanisms.
Skills
1.Analyse the context and apply KT mechanisms and tools for various user (target) groups in society, analyses the effectiveness of KT.
Competences
1.Critically analyse the situation in the different rehabilitation settings and promote evidence-based practice in rehabilitation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students consolidate the theoretical material learned in lectures by independently reading the specified sources of information. Independent search of the latest scientific literature, its critical analysis and active participation in discussions in classes. Preparation of the study assignment (description available in E-studies) and individual reporting the results.
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.
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Examination
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The exam is implemented in a cumulative format (the final grade is formed from the evaluations of the individual tasks performed during the course):
- test on lecture material - 10%;
- independently read literature and participation in discussions - 15%;
- summary of the analysis of information sources and examples of knowledge transfer - 15%;
- the written individual study assignment submitted within the specified deadline - 30%;
- report on the study assignment and discussion - 30%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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Value of scientific discoveries and applicability of new knowledge transfer – definitions and explanations of the process, topical tendencies.
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E-Studies platform
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Value of scientific discoveries and applicability of new knowledge transfer – definitions and explanations of the process, topical tendencies.
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E-Studies platform
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Knowledge transfer/ translation in rehabilitation: theoretical concepts. models and mechanisms.
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E-Studies platform
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Knowledge transfer/ translation in rehabilitation: theoretical concepts. models and mechanisms.
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E-Studies platform
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4
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The process of definition and explanation of knowledge transfer planning models. Effective strategies of knowledge transfer for different target groups in rehabilitation. Study tasks.
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E-Studies platform
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The process of definition and explanation of knowledge transfer planning models. Effective strategies of knowledge transfer for different target groups in rehabilitation. Study tasks.
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Auditorium
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The factors affecting the effectiveness of transfer of new knowledge. Presentation of the study tasks results.
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The factors affecting the effectiveness of transfer of new knowledge. Presentation of the study tasks results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Morris JH, Bernhardsson S, Bird ML, et.al. Implementation in rehabilitation: a roadmap for practitioners and researchers. Disabil Rehabil. 2020 Nov;42(22):3265-3274.
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Montpetit-Tourangeau, K., Kairy, D., Ahmed, S. et al. A strategic initiative to facilitate knowledge translation research in rehabilitation. BMC Health Serv Res 20, 973. 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
Estabrooks C A., Thompson D S., Lovely J. J. E., Hofmeyer A. A Guide to Knowledge Translation Theory. The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2006, Volume 26: 25–36.
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Menon A., Korner-Bitensky N., Kastner M., McKibbon A., Straus S. Strategies for rehabilitation professionals to move evidence based knowledge into practice: a systematic review. J Rehabil Med 2009; 41: 1024–1032
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Kafri M, Levron Y, Atun-Einy O. Assessing the impact of a knowledge translation intervention on physical therapists' self-efficacy and implementation of motor learning practice. BMC Med Educ. 2023 May 23;23(1):369.
Other Information Sources
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The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR)
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The Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer (KT4TT)
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Knowledge Translation_Physiopedia
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Guide to Knowledge Translation Planning at CIHR: Integrated and End-of-Grant Approaches