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Study Course Description
Research Methods in Rehabilitation
Course Code
REK_220
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
6.00
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
The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills to critically analyse, plan and conduct research.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of research methods.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.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
1.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.
Competences
1.Students will be able to develop research questions relevant to their field, plan and manage the research process.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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. |
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2.
Interview analysis |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individually prepared interview analysis and summary (qualitative research methods). |
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3.
Master thesis topic application |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Master’s thesis topic selection, Master’s thesis study planning and preparation and defence of the topic application. |
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4.
Journal Club |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Selection of literature sources and critical analysis of the topic chosen for Master thesis, seminar report. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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10 points
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Cumulative examination assessment: - assessment by the teaching staff and study members of a self-prepared and self-taught class - 40%; - individual tasks - 20%; - defending Master’s thesis topic application - 40%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Research process management. Discussion on ethical aspects in rehabilitation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Research process management. Discussion on ethical aspects in rehabilitation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Research process management. Discussion on ethical aspects in rehabilitation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Literature reviews: typology, critical analysis
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Quantitative research methods
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Quantitative research methods
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Mixed research methods
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Qualitative research methods
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Qualitative research methods
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Master’s thesis topic selection and application preparation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Master’s thesis topic selection and application preparation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Master’s thesis topic selection and application preparation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects of rehabilitation and research
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects of rehabilitation and research
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Research question and research methods
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
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.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Zin.red.- K. Martinsone, A. Pipere, D. Kamerade. Rīga, Raka, 2016.
2.
Cohrane RehabilitationSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Elektroniskie informācijas resursi
2.
Step by step guide to reviewing a manuscript. Wiley Author Services.Suitable for English stream
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.Suitable for English stream