Research and Development Methods

Structure Type: Course
Code: THO4B3
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Salminen-Tuomaala, Mari ; Mesiäislehto - Soukka, Helinä ; Majasaari, Hilkka ; Maijala, Virpi ; Kyrönlahti, Eija
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
TH-2015   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
TH-2016   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to contribute to development, innovation and research processes. They critically evaluate and use scientific publications.

Student's Workload

Will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies required

Contents

Qualitative, quantitative and action research and development methods.

Recommended or Required Reading

Hirsjärvi, s., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15.uudistettu painos. Helsinki:Tammi.

Kankkunen, P. & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2009. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. Helsinki: WSOYpro Oy.

Ronkainen, S., Pehkonen, L., Lindblom-Ylänne, S. & Paavilainen, E. 2011. Tutkimuksen voimasanat. Helsinki : WSOYpro

Polit, D.F., Beck, C.T. & Hungler, B.P. 2001. Essentials of nursing research: methods, appraisal and utilization. 5. ed. Philadelphia:Lippincott.

Hoitotiede, Tutkiva hoitotyö

Current study materials

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Introductory lectures. Assignments. Seminars. Online learning. Independent study

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Evidence-Based Nursing and Decision-Making during the middle phase of the studies.

Assessment Methods

Assignments.

Work Placement

Theoretical course

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