Research and Development in RehabilitationLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

Objectives: the student can
- assess changes and development needs in the rehabilitation environment and justify appropriate research approaches
- apply different research and development methods in a pertinent manner
- lead the research and development process in rehabilitation in a goal-oriented and ethical manner, based on good scientific practice
- renew approaches in a development partnership, drawing on multi-disciplinary expertise and knowledge from different sectors
- critically and effectively assess the information needed in developing rehabilitation activities and use evidence-based data in decision-making.

Content

- Research and development in the context of continuous change in rehabilitation
- Research and development strategies and qualitative, quantitative and action-based research methods
- Data collection and analysis methods as part of the research and development process
- Research ethics and good scientific practice
- Critical thinking and responsibility in research and development
- Evaluating the quality of research and using it in promoting evidence-based rehabilitation
- Key databases and information sources in rehabilitation and related sciences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Expertise in client understanding
The rehabilitant’s voice is heard. Activities are guided by general ethical values. Activities are delivered by combining complex matters in a single-faceted manner.

Expertise in change
Common objectives are agreed upon and activities are conducted side by side. Good current practices are analysed and applied. Current networks are being used. Change is assessed in an observative manner. An encouraging atmosphere is created.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Expertise in client understanding
Participation of the rehabilitant is enabled. Encounters are ethical in nature. Activities are delivered together with the rehabilitant on various interfaces in a multi-faceted manner.

Expertise in change
Objectives are determined together, and they guide joint activities. Change processes renewing current practices are implemented in a controlled manner. Action takes place on the interfaces of networks. Assessment is conducted to guide operational prerequisites, processes, and results. An open and reliable atmosphere is created.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Expertise in client understanding
Rehabilitants are understood as active agents and partners in development. Their needs guide the joint development. Common value basis is defined in relation to activities. Professionals, the rehabilitant, and their loved ones together build meaningful activities to strengthen the well-being and functional capacity of the rehabilitant.

Expertise in change
Objectives are determined in a joint process and activities are based on partnership and shared understanding. The future is anticipated, and new elements are created. Networks are being renewed to cross interface boundaries. Assessment is conducted with an approach combining anticipation and development. A creative and innovative atmosphere is constructed.