Basics and methods of research-oriented development in healthcare and social servicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to describe and understand the concepts and approaches of research-oriented development.
You are able to plan, implement and evaluate processes related to research-oriented development.
You are able to search, evaluate and apply relevant research information and peer reviewed sources in your field.
You are able to compare different approaches and methods of research-oriented development and to choose those suitable for the development task.
You are able to apply research ethics principles in research-oriented development.
You are able to justify choices related to reliability in research-oriented development.

Content

What are the key concepts and approaches in research-oriented development?
How are the processes of research-oriented development planned, implemented and evaluated?
How do you systematically search for research information and how do you assess the reliability and usefulness of research information and data sources?
What current approaches to research-oriented development can you use in the field of healthcare and social services?
What kind of qualitative, quantitative and agile development data collection methods and analysis methods can you use in research-oriented development?
What are research ethics principles and how do you consider them in research-oriented development?
How do you ensure the reliability of research at different stages of research-oriented development?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can

a. find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
b. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation.
c. evaluate and manage independently operations involving individuals and teams.
d. be responsible for operations and develop them independently.
e. evaluate different research-oriented approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.
f. work independently in the expert duties of research-oriented development.
g. communicate proficiently and systematically in their spoken and written native language and in one foreign language.