Research and Development Methods in Rehabilitation (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to
- assess changes in the rehabilitation environment and development needs, and justify appropriate research approaches
- apply various research and development methods appropriately
- lead the rehabilitation research and development process in a goal-oriented and ethical manner, based on good scientific practice.

Content

- Approaches to research and development in rehabilitation
- Quantitative and qualitative research methods in the development of rehabilitation
- Research ethics, good scientific practice, and responsibility in rehabilitation research and development activities

Location and time

Fall semester 2025

The course has following sessions:
Myllypuro Campus: 21.8.2025 klo 13-16.15
Real-time online teaching: 11.9.2025 klo 13-16.15, 12.9.2025 klo 13-16.15 (afternoon with working life representatives), 7.10.2025 klo 13-14.30, 23.10.2025 klo 13-00-16.15, 5.11.2025 klo 13-16.15, 6.11.2025 klo 9-12.15,

Changes to the schedule are possible.

Materials

The learning materials for the course can be found on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, Online teaching, Independent online-learning, Co-creation, Study conversation, Workshops, Learning tasks

Employer connections

Learning assingments are related to students´ job.

Exam schedules

The course does not include exams. There is no possibility for renew exams or grade improvement in this course.

If the assignment does not meet the criteria for an accepted work (pass), the student has the possibility to complete the task based on the given feedback.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Working requires the student to have an independent and self-directed approach to work and time management planning.

Resources: 5 credits x 27 h = 135 h.

Autumn 2025: Workshops 22 h. Independent work 113 h.

Content scheduling

Fall semester 2025

Further information

More details and material related to study module are found in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Collaboration Competence
The voice of the stakeholders is heard. General ethical values guide the action. Sets of activities are produced by combining complex matters in a one-dimensional manner.

Change Competence
A common goal is agreed upon, and the action is carried out in parallel. Good current practices are analyzed and applied. Existing networks are utilized. The change is evaluated in a declarative manner. An encouraging atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Collaboration Competence
The participation of stakeholders is enabled. Ethics is reflected in the interaction. Sets of activities are produced collaboratively with the stakeholders at the interfaces in a multifaceted manner.

Change Competence
The goal is built together, and it guides collaboration. Controlled change processes are implemented, renewing current practices. Action takes place at the interfaces of networks. The conditions for operations, processes, and results are evaluated in a way that guides the activity. An open and trustworthy atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Collaboration Competence
The stakeholders are understood as active development partners. The needs of the stakeholders guide the joint development. A shared value base is defined in relation to the activity. The stakeholders collectively build meaningful and innovative activities to strengthen well-being and functional capacity.

Change Competence
The goal is formed through a shared process, and the activity is based on partnership and shared understanding. The future is anticipated and something new is created. Networks are renewed to cross interfaces. The evaluation is carried out proactively and in a way that develops the activity. A creative and innovative atmosphere is built.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed:
Collaboration Competence
The perspective of the stakeholders is not made visible. The ethical perspectives of the activity are overlooked. Sets of activities are not produced, and the stakeholders are not considered.

Change Competence
A common goal has not been agreed upon, or it has been set unilaterally. The development of practices is not evident. Networks are not utilized. The evaluation of the change is not evident. The building of the atmosphere is not considered.

Assessment methods and criteria

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