Course: Researcher 1 credits: 3
- Course code
- PHLM23ONZ1
- Name
- Researcher 1
- Study year
- 2023-2024
- ECTS credits
- 3
- Language
- Dutch, with parts in English
- Coordinator
- K.M. Menninga
- Modes of delivery
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- Tutorial
- Assessments
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- Literature review - Assignment
- Method/analysis plan - Assignment
- Written exam - Computer, organised by STAD examinations
Learning outcomes
Scientific thinking
LU-WD. 0. :During in-school activities, the student demonstrates that he/she has the conditional knowledge to properly fulfill the role of Researcher.
LU-WD 1.1.: The student assesses, taking into account the methodological quality, findings from (inter)national scientific research on their relevance in medical practice
LU-WD 1.2.: To justify his professional actions, the student can explain how he has interpreted the methodological and statistical aspects of a scientific article.
LU-WD 1.3.: The student translates relevant findings from scientific research into activities within his medical practice in order to safeguard evidence-based medicine within his own practice.
LU-WD 2.1.: The student is able to independently draw up practice-oriented scientific research of sufficient methodological quality for the promotion of evidence-based medicine within the institution/practical training location providing the internship.
LU-WD 3.1.: The student signals problem situations in the (own) medical care environment that could qualify for relevant practice-oriented research.
LU-WD 3.2.: The student converts identified problem situations in the (own) medical care environment into a relevant practice-oriented research question.
LU-WD. 0. :During in-school activities, the student demonstrates that he/she has the conditional knowledge to properly fulfill the role of Researcher.
LU-WD 1.1.: The student assesses, taking into account the methodological quality, findings from (inter)national scientific research on their relevance in medical practice
LU-WD 1.2.: To justify his professional actions, the student can explain how he has interpreted the methodological and statistical aspects of a scientific article.
LU-WD 1.3.: The student translates relevant findings from scientific research into activities within his medical practice in order to safeguard evidence-based medicine within his own practice.
LU-WD 2.1.: The student is able to independently draw up practice-oriented scientific research of sufficient methodological quality for the promotion of evidence-based medicine within the institution/practical training location providing the internship.
LU-WD 3.1.: The student signals problem situations in the (own) medical care environment that could qualify for relevant practice-oriented research.
LU-WD 3.2.: The student converts identified problem situations in the (own) medical care environment into a relevant practice-oriented research question.
Content
The PA's actions are preferably evidence based i.e. based in part on data from scientific research. Therefore, it is important that students know how to assess results and conclusions from studies in terms of quality, outcome and relevance. During the Researcher-1 module, students learn to assess scientific research in relation to the learning line Medical Practice. The module consists of three tests.
In addition to a theory test (marked with a grade), students complete two conditional assignments which must be passed:
1) The first conditional assignment consists of a review assignment. In this review assignment the student will look for existing evidence in the field of their own research to be conducted. With this assignment, the student will demonstrate his/her ability to find literature on a topic and interpret what has emerged in the articles. Also, the student is able to value the literature - to this end, the student indicates the level of evidence for each article found. A minimum of 7 articles is required.
In the report, the student discusses the relevance of the chosen topic, and summarizes the essence of already existing literature with an appropriate citation of sources. In the last paragraph, the student indicates the relevance (added value) of a yet to be answered own chosen (research) question. The student indicates how the answer to that question will contribute to the already existing knowledge and healthcare practice. This assignment contributes to the master's thesis to be written, as the articles and knowledge obtained can be used in the introduction of the master's thesis.
2) The second conditional assignment consists of writing a method/analysis plan for the research the student intends to conduct as part of the master's thesis. In doing so, the student will formulate one or more outcome measures based on the chosen research question. The plan describes both how descriptive statistics will be performed and which statistical tests will be used. A separate paragraph is devoted to a power analysis, i.e. a justification/calculation for the number of participants to be included in the study.
In addition to a theory test (marked with a grade), students complete two conditional assignments which must be passed:
1) The first conditional assignment consists of a review assignment. In this review assignment the student will look for existing evidence in the field of their own research to be conducted. With this assignment, the student will demonstrate his/her ability to find literature on a topic and interpret what has emerged in the articles. Also, the student is able to value the literature - to this end, the student indicates the level of evidence for each article found. A minimum of 7 articles is required.
In the report, the student discusses the relevance of the chosen topic, and summarizes the essence of already existing literature with an appropriate citation of sources. In the last paragraph, the student indicates the relevance (added value) of a yet to be answered own chosen (research) question. The student indicates how the answer to that question will contribute to the already existing knowledge and healthcare practice. This assignment contributes to the master's thesis to be written, as the articles and knowledge obtained can be used in the introduction of the master's thesis.
2) The second conditional assignment consists of writing a method/analysis plan for the research the student intends to conduct as part of the master's thesis. In doing so, the student will formulate one or more outcome measures based on the chosen research question. The plan describes both how descriptive statistics will be performed and which statistical tests will be used. A separate paragraph is devoted to a power analysis, i.e. a justification/calculation for the number of participants to be included in the study.
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- School of Health Care Studies