Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Evidence-Based Dentistry
Course Code
RBZ_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilona Viduskalne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric dentist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ilona Viduskalne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge of a critical approach to analysing clinical trials and searching databases for literature using the PICO criteria.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To name the PICO criteria for evidence-based literature selection on a given topic. The latest data processing methods and application thereof.
Skills
1.Able to define PICO criteria for literature search. To create and edit texts, electronic tables, graphical drawings, simple charts, databases; perform statistical data analysis; work with email; create, copy and overwrite individual files; and perform other practical tasks on an ongoing basis.
Competences
1.Knowledge of research methodology, ability to critically analyse clinical studies. Ability to select statistical methods and test the adequacy for the data to be analysed.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To attend classes and seminars.
To complete the data processing method assignments planned for the course.
To prepare questions on statistical processing methods for the medical resident’s scientific research work.
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Examination
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50% – attendance.
50% – task-solving skills acquired during the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Specifics and application of statistical methods in medical data processing and analysis. Creating and processing electronic tables in MS Excel.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Laboratory
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Topics
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Creating a questionnaire in Google Chrome browser, creating a database and data processing in SPSS. Review of the statistical methods intended for the medical resident’s scientific research work
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Altman D. Practical Statistics for Medical research. – Chapman & Hall, 2018.
2.
Matthews D.E., Farewell V.T. Using and understanding medical statistics. – London: KARGER, 2017.