72056 - Methodology of Research and Evidence Based Practice (RN)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the different types of research studies, measurements and tools of social research. The student is able to apply the concepts in the construction of the thesis as a research tool, in the publication of an article or a poster. Primary studies: sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic accuracy, predictive values of diagnostic tools. Secondary studies: Characteristics of secondary studies. Systematic reviews and guidelines.

Course contents

Course program:

1. Introduction, methodology and concept of EBM
2. Notes on statistics and Boolean operators
3. Searching scientific literature online
4. Data processing and security
5. Types of studies and outcome indicators
6. Qualitative research
7. Reviews, secondary publications and guidelines
8. How to write - present - publish
9. Continuing Medical Education (ECM) – regulations and organization of training
10. Applications of artificial intelligence in research and radiology
    

Readings/Bibliography

For further information on the topics covered, the following reading is recommended: "Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. La pratica clinico-assistenziale basata su prove di efficacia - 2a edizione"; di P. Chiari, D. Mosci, E. Naldi e il Centro Studi EBN; McGraw Hill Education, 2014.

Teaching methods

Lectures and moments of practical application of the contents, in the classroom, with individual or group exercises.

Assessment methods

Type of exam:
Individual oral interview (approx. 10 minutes per student).

Exam format and content:
To take the exam, the student must:

• study the course materials provided by the instructor;

• prepare an oral presentation on a topic of their choice from among those covered during the lectures;

• answer two questions drawn at random from a pool of questions prepared by the instructor.

Assessment criteria and grading breakdown:
The final grade is expressed in thirtieths (with possible honors) and is distributed as follows:

• Presentation of the chosen topic: up to 25 points, based on clarity, content mastery, appropriate use of terminology, and ability to make connections with other course topics;

• Two instructor’s questions: up to 5 points in total (2.5 points each), awarded only in case of accurate and relevant answers. The questions are randomly drawn from a set made available to students in advance;

• Honors (cum laude): awarded for particularly in-depth preparation on the chosen topic and fully correct, well-articulated, and reasoned responses to both questions.

Teaching tools

Projection of slides

Cooperative learning (group research)

Laboratory teaching (ex. use of Excel, use of JASP)

Problem solving, with the development of practical cases of application of the theoretical contents of the lessons

 

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

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