RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
- Course
- HELS300 - RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
- Department
- Nursing - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- Turkish
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 3
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Definition and objectives of the course; students; nursing the importance of scientific research in the profession, comprehension of ethical principles in research, to be able critical research, participate in the research process, what basic level of knowledge and skills to use to improve the care of nursing research results, what scientific information, what is research, research and the importance of nursing; ethics in nursing research; literature, information resources and access to information sources; data and characteristics, data types, causal relationships; research process steps: research variables, objectives, questions, hypothesis writing; research process steps: choosing and writing problems; research methods: population, sample and sampling methods; descriptive research designs; experimental and semi-experimental research designs; qualitative research designs; method: data collection questionnaire and scale method; method: data collection-observation technique; findings, comments, summary, judgments and proposals; research report.
RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
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Course outcomes
- 01 Students will be able to apply seminar preparation and presentation methods with scientific thinking method.
- 02 Students will be able to develop knowledge on selected topics related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
- 03 Students will be able to develop skills in accessing and sharing information.
- 04 Students will be able to acquire skills in written and oral presentations.
- 05 Students will be able to develop evidence-based knowledge.
- 06 Students will be able to form seminar presentation and case presentation on selected topics.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to course- History of research in health sciences |
| Week 2 | Stages of research process |
| Week 3 | Sample size - Sampling methods |
| Week 4 | Data collection techniques-Preparing a questionnaire |
| Week 5 | Selection of Statistical Methods |
| Week 6 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs |
| Week 7 | Research reporting process |
| Week 8 | FINAL EXAM |
| Week 9 | - |
| Week 10 | - |
| Week 11 | - |
| Week 12 | - |
| Week 13 | - |
| Week 14 | - |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1-Essentials of Nursing Research Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice Essentials of Nursing Research Polit, 7th edition
- 02 2- Introducing Research and Evidence -Based Practice, 2nd edition
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Distinguish between a research purpose statement, problem statement, and research question SOLO 3
- L02 Explain various sampling methods SOLO 4
- L03 Construct relationship between literature review and a research study SOLO 4
- L04 Select appropriate designs and methodologies for research questions SOLO 3
- L05 Criticize ethical issues in research SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 Has the theoretical and applied knowledge required by the dietitian profession
- P02 Uses the knowledge and skills throughout the professional life, in the protection and improvement of individual, family and community health, to prevent and treat the diseases.
- P03 Provides training and consultancy by using scientific evidence in order to increase the health level and quality of life of the society.
- P04 Have the ability of learning, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- P05 Uses information technologies and specific technological equipment to the field effectively
- P06 Maintains personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning.
- P07 Carries out its profession in accordance with in the line with ethical principles, legal framework and standards.
- P08 Uses the professional skills in accordance with the fundamental values and culture of the population at national and international statues.
- P09 Acts in accordance with quality management processes.
- P10 Takes a role in research, projects and activities in collaborate with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
- P11 Have the ability to follow information in the professional field and to communicate with colleagues by using Turkish and at least one foreign language.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |