Research Methodology In Health Sciences

Course Code:

FHS 301

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Volkan Ayaz

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable the student to learn basic research information, to comprehend the way of accessing the scientific information source that they will use throughout education life, to understand the formation processes of scientific knowledge and to gain research skills, which is one of the most important roles of the nurse.

Course Content:

The course content introduces the basic principles of research methodology and includes how to apply these principles to conduct research in the health sciences. How research-generated evidence is used to solve problems in everyday health care is given.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Brain storming 5. Warm-up exercises

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Understand the conceptual foundations of research methodology.	1,2,6,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2
Will be able to explain how basic research principles are applied in health science.	1,2,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2
Understand how evidence-based practices are produced through research.	1,2,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2
Will know how evidence will be implement the research in nursing science.	1,2,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2
Will be able to comprehend the importance of making research knowledge a habit that he will use throughout his academic and clinical career.	1,2,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2
Will learn the ways of accessing scientific information, databases, and accessing the right information with the right keywords.	1,2,8	1,2,3,11,32	1,2

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Research Methodology Science Importance of Research and science	Related literature
2	Structure of Research Determine the Research Topic Examine the Literature Using the databases	Related literature
3	Structure of Research’s Introduction Purpose of the Research	Related literature
4	Types of Research-I	Related literature
5	Types of Research-II	Related literature
6	Types of Research - III	Related literature
7	Midterm Exam
8	Sample calculation methods and sampling	Related literature
9	Data Collecting Methods	Related literature
10	Data Analyses SPSS, Results Reporting	Related literature
11	Preparation of The Research Protocols, Limitations, Acknowledge	Related literature
12	Reporting the research, Synthesis of the results with literature Systematic reviews and meta-analysis Evidence based practices and article examples	Related literature
13	Errors and Bias in Health Studies Ethical Issues	Related literature
14	Research Projects and project examples Selecting the proper journals for research	Related literature
15	General Overview Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Semra Erdoğan, Nursen Nahcivan, Nihal Esin; Hemşirelikte Araştırma: Süreç, Uygulama ve Kritik. 4th Edition. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri 2020.
Clinical Epidemiology, The Essentials, Fifth Edition, 2014, Robert H. Fletcher et al.
Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler, Prof.Dr.Osman Hayran, 2013
Journal of Research in Nursing https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jrn
FNA’s Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference Goes Virtual Again https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.lproxy.yeditepe.edu.tr/eds/pdfviewer/pdfview...
The Journal of Nursing Research https://journals.lww.com/jnr-twna/pages/default.aspx
Research in Nursing and Health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1098240x

Additional Resources

Database - Clinical Trials Database

Database - Wiley Online Library

Database - Cochrane Database

Database - Clinical Key Studies

Database - Nursing Reference Center

Database - Elsevier Clinical Skills

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YUlearn
Assignments	-
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam/s	1	40
Final exam	1	60
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.				X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.					X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.					X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.					X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			79
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3.16
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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