Nursing Research and Development II
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0402 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2010T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Melender, Hanna-Leena |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-TH-3A | 2012-08-27 – 2013-03-01 | Paula Hakala, Virpi Elomaa | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
| 2 | S-TH-3B | 2012-08-27 – 2013-06-07 | Paula Hakala, Virpi Elomaa | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
| 3 | S-SH-3A | 2012-10-29 – 2013-02-22 | Pirjo Peltomäki, Virpi Elomaa | Finnish | 2012-10-08 – 2012-11-30 |
| 4 | S-SH-3B | 2012-10-29 – 2013-02-22 | Pirjo Peltomäki, Virpi Elomaa | Finnish | 2012-10-08 – 2012-11-30 |
| 5 | S-SH-3CK | 2013-01-07 – 2013-04-26 | Paula Hakala, Virpi Elomaa | Finnish | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to apply the most common data analysis methods. The student is able to report study results/development work results orally and in writing.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 41 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Prerequisites: Nursing Research and Development I, Communication in Nursing
Contents
Data analysis methods (qualitative and quantitative, includes also the basics of statistical methods). Writing a research report or a development work report. Reporting study results or development work results orally in different occasions and in writing on different publication forums.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Ernvall, R. & Ernvall, S. 2002 Tilastollisia menetelmiä sosiaali- ja terveysalalle. Helsinki: WSOY.
Kankkunen, P. & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2009. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Other additional material that will be pointed out at the beginning of the study unit.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 28 h, excercises 10 h, examinations 3 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student is able to
- name some of the methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- report study results/results of a development work, and prepare a study report/development work report, and present it orally
Grade 3: The student is able to
- describe some of the methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- report study results/results of a development work with a good written communication style, partly with a critical and analytical approach, and prepare a working study report/development work report and its oral presentation
Grade 5: The student is able to
- describe the key methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis and apply them
- report study results/results of a development work with a good written communication style, with a critical and analytic approach, and prepare a study report/development work report and its oral presentation producing a functional and coherent report
Assessment Methods
Examinations 100%. Numeric grading 0-5.