HSCS 5410 Research Methodology in Health Sciences

This course includes the basic research techniques and scientific writing skills necessary for health care professionals, with a focus on systematic inquiry, the Scientific Method, hypothesis building, reviewing literature, procedure design, and evidence-based practice. The final product of the course will be a complete introduction, review of literature, and methods for an empirical or action research study. We will employ a philosophy of "learning by doing" throughout the course, designed to allow each student to practice the research process.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ATRG or HLHP Program Admission

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome (CAATE/CHES/NSCA)

1. Students will use contemporary theories/models to plan and apply the assessment process for health education/promotion, to define the prioiry population to be assessed, and to engage those populations, partners, and stakeholders. (1.1.3)
2. Students will provide athletic training services in a manner that uses evidence to inform practice, including: 1) the ability to differentiate between narrative reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses; 2) the ability to describe and differentiate types of qualitative and quantitative research, research components, and levels of research evidence; and 3) use standard criteria to critically appraise the structure, rigor, and overall quality of research studies to create and answer clinical questions. (62a)
3. Students will provide athletic training services in a manner that uses evidence to inform practice, including: 1) the use of clinical outcome assessment instruments; and 2) the development and use of clinical prediction rules to determine the effectiveness and efficacy of intervention strategies. (62b)
4. Students will use quality assurance and quality improvement strategies to enhance client/patient care, including the use of evidence to: 1) differentiate between narrative reviews, systematic reviews , and meta-analyses; 2) describe and differentiate types of qualitative and quantitative research, research components, and levels of research evidence; and 3) critically appraise the structure, rigor, and overall quality of research studies to create and answer clinical questions. (63a)
5. Students will apply contemporary principles and practices of health informatics to patient care delivery and administration, including: 2) search, retrieve, analyze, and use information derived from databases and online critical appraisal libraries for clinical decision support. (64b)
6. Students will identify the level of literacy of the intended message audience, tailor the messaging to them, pilot test where feasible, revise messaging based on feedback, and evaluate the message impact. (7.1.3)