Basics of Professional Research and Development workLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students analyse important development needs from the perspective of society and the workplace environment. They are aware of the principles of professional R&D work and the significance of evidence-based approach to elderly care. Students are capable of comprehending and utilising national and international research on ageing and elderly care. They recognise different phases of R&D work and know how to draw up a research plan. All their actions are based on a code of research ethics. Students are able to justify and assess their perspective on the philosophy of science in their work.

Content

Premises for professional R&D work. Concept analysis and systematic literature review of R&D areas in gerontology and elderly care. National and international R&D work in elderly care. Basics of philosophy of science. Basics and principal methods of professional development projects and research activities. Data acquisition and source criticism. Drawing up R&D plan. Research ethics.