Research and Development Metodology in Elderly CareLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are capable of implementing qualitative and quantitative research in elderly care. They are familiar with the premises, concepts and central analysis methods of qualitative and quantitative research; they are able to apply them and use triangulation.

Content

Premises and principal methods of analysis of qualitative and quantitative research. Triangulation. Different data and their special features. Collection of qualitative and quantitative data, data handling, analysis and reporting. Data search from the Internet and their utilisation. Basics of using SPSS statistical programme.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.