Clinical Radiography Science (5 cr)

Objective

The purpose of the course is that the student is able to apply features of clinical radiography science to one’s own clinical decision making.

The student
- applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
- is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
- is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
- is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Content

Contents
- Science paradigm and its components
- Paradigm – methodological approaches
- The continuum between paradigm and research methods
- Clinical radiography science – development, paradigm, knowledge of interests
- Evidence-based radiography as a concept

Location and time

Autumn semester 2024

Materials

Ramlaul, A. (edit) 2020. Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies. Springer
Metsälä & Fridell 2018. 2018. Insights into the methodology of radiography science. Radiography 24(4):e105–e108.
Törnroos et al. 2022. Identification of research priorities of radiography science – A modified Delphi study in Europe. Nursing & Health Sciences. article in press. DOI:10.1111/nhs.12938
Törnroos et al. 2021. Phenomena of radiography science - A scoping review, Radiography (2021), vol 27 (4): 1231-1240. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.07.005
Törnroos et al. 2024. Perspective of Radiography Science – A Document Analysis of Dissertations. Journal Of Medical Radiation Sciences (2024). https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.761

Teaching methods

Written assignment
Reflective discussion
Independent work
Comprehensive written assignment

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 x 27 hours of students work

Content scheduling

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
understands the meaning of scientific paradigm for her/his own argumentation.
understands the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
understands how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
applies dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to compare how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
applies all the dimensions of scientific paradigm in her/his own argumentation.
is able to analyse the continuum from paradigmatic approach to the use of scientific methods.
is able to apply the steps of evidence based radiography to her/his clinical decision making.
is able to analyse how clinical radiography science and allied scientific fields inspect phenomena.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written assignment, deadline 18.11 at 8 am
Reflective discussion 19.11 between 4-5 pm
Comprehensive written assignment, deadline 13.12 at 4 pm

Qualifications

Radiographer bachelor level studies 210 ECTS

Further information

Mandatory study unit for students with radiography background