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Research, Development and Innovation Competence in the Social and Health CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AH00BU27

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Maj-Britt Tallbacka
  • Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTISH24SMLH
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Tentti 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento: aloitusinfo 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento: aloitusinfo 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS23KM
  • HLTISH23SM
  • HLTISOS23KM
  • HLTISOS23KV
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

31.03.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
Groups
  • HLPREH23K
  • HLPRTH23K
  • HLPRA1N
    Moduuli A1 nopeutettu väylä
  • HLPRSOS23KM
  • HLPRSH23SM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

24.02.2025 - 13.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Maj-Britt Tallbacka
  • Anna Romakkaniemi
  • Mirva Rainio
  • Ruusa Einiö
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 5 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 6 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 8 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTISHMM23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Lecture 2
  • Lecture 3
  • Lecture 4
  • Lecture 5
  • Lecture 6
  • Lecture 7
  • Lecture 8

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises and independent working.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching (24 hours) during 17.4.-22.5.2023.
Participation to contact teaching requires preparation in advance (teaching material in Moodle).
Participation in contact sessions is obligatory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Vilkka, H. 2021.Tutki ja kehitä. 5., päivitetty painos. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus. (E-kirja)

Salonen, K. 2013. Näkökulmia tutkimukselliseen ja toiminnalliseen opinnäytetyöhön. Opas opiskelijoille, opettajille ja TKI -henkilöstölle. Turun ammattikorkeakoulu. (Availabl: https://julkaisut.turkuamk.fi/isbn9789522163738.pdf )

Current research articles.
Materials in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Contact teaching, Independent working.

Contents

Course info and thesis process
Scientific writing, Information search guidance
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Ethics and reliability
Practice-based thesis, Clinical training based thesis

Assessment criteria

Passed individual exam (grade 0-5), attendance at contact teaching and exercises, completing homework assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- a student reaches under 50 % of a competence level (exam)
- a student does not conduct online exam at all
- a student does not attend to contact teaching, does not conduct homework and exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 50-59 % of a competence level -> grade 1
- a student reaches 60-69 % of a competence level -> grade 2

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 70-79 % of a competence level -> grade 3
- a student reaches 80-89 % of a competence level -> grade 4

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 90-100 % of a competence level -> grade 5

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Mari Mynttinen
  • Kari Kauranen
Groups
  • HLPRFYS23KM
  • HLPREH23K
  • HLPRTH23K
  • HLPRA1N
    Moduuli A1 nopeutettu väylä
  • HLPRSOS23KM
  • HLPRSH23SM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
  • Maj-Britt Tallbacka
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Heli Lahtio
  • Merja Lankinen-Lifländer
  • Anna Romakkaniemi
  • Taija Nöjd
  • Aki Kaskinen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento: aloitusinfo 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento: aloitusinfo 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS23KM
  • HLTISOS23KM
  • HLTISOS23KV
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Aki Rintala
  • Kari Kauranen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Seminaari 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS22S
  • HLPRFYS22S
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Seminar 1
  • Seminar 2
  • Exam 1
  • Exam 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.08.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 09.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Open studies, social and health care (in Finnish)
Groups
  • HLTIAVOSOTE24S
    Avoin AMK, Sote-polkuopinnot 24S, Lahti
  • HLPRAVOSOTE24S
    Avoin AMK, Sote-polkuopinnot 24S, Lappeenranta

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 31.10.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 17.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lahti Campus
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Heli Lahtio
Groups
  • HLTISOS22S
  • HLTISH22SM
  • HLTISH23KM
  • HLTISH22S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 31.10.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 17.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Juha Roslakka
Groups
  • HLPRSOS22S
  • HLPRSH23K
  • HLPREH22SM
  • HLPRSH22K
  • HLPRSH22SMH2
  • HLPRTH22SM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 11.08.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 29.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRSOS22S
  • HLPRSH23K
  • HLPREH22SM
  • HLPRSH22K
  • HLPRSH22SMH2
  • HLPRTH22SM
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 29.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lahti Campus
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Aki Kaskinen
Groups
  • HLTISOS22S
  • HLTISH22SM
  • HLTISH23KM
  • HLTISH22S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 14.04.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
  • Summer studies (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
Groups
  • HLPRSOS22S
  • LABKES24KH

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

15.04.2024 - 26.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Mari Mynttinen
Groups
  • HLTISH22SM
  • HLTISH22S
  • HLPRSH22SMH1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 28.01.2024

Timing

26.02.2024 - 14.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 160

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Mari Mynttinen
Groups
  • HLPRSOS22KM
  • HLTISOS22KM
  • HLPRTH22K
  • HLTISOS22KV

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

26.02.2024 - 14.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Maj-Britt Tallbacka
  • Anna Romakkaniemi
  • Mirva Rainio
  • Ruusa Einiö
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 5 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 6 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTISHMM22S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Lecture 2
  • Lecture 3
  • Lecture 4
  • Lecture 5
  • Lecture 6
  • Lecture 7

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises and independent working.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching (24 hours) during 17.4.-22.5.2023.
Participation to contact teaching requires preparation in advance (teaching material in Moodle).
Participation in contact sessions is obligatory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Vilkka, H. 2021.Tutki ja kehitä. 5., päivitetty painos. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus. (E-kirja)

Salonen, K. 2013. Näkökulmia tutkimukselliseen ja toiminnalliseen opinnäytetyöhön. Opas opiskelijoille, opettajille ja TKI -henkilöstölle. Turun ammattikorkeakoulu. (Availabl: https://julkaisut.turkuamk.fi/isbn9789522163738.pdf )

Current research articles.
Materials in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Contact teaching, Independent working.

Contents

Course info and thesis process
Scientific writing, Information search guidance
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Ethics and reliability
Practice-based thesis, Clinical training based thesis

Assessment criteria

Passed individual exam (grade 0-5), attendance at contact teaching and exercises, completing homework assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- a student reaches under 50 % of a competence level (exam)
- a student does not conduct online exam at all
- a student does not attend to contact teaching, does not conduct homework and exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 50-59 % of a competence level -> grade 1
- a student reaches 60-69 % of a competence level -> grade 2

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 70-79 % of a competence level -> grade 3
- a student reaches 80-89 % of a competence level -> grade 4

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 90-100 % of a competence level -> grade 5

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Taija Nöjd
Groups
  • HLPREH22K
  • HLTIEH22KM
  • HLPRSH22K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Aki Kaskinen
Groups
  • HLPRSOS22KM
  • HLTISOS22KM
  • HLTISH22KM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 21.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Aki Rintala
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRFYS22KM
  • HLTIFYS22KM
Small groups
  • Online lecture
  • Practice
  • Exam

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

06.11.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Reetta Konttinen
Groups
  • HLTISH22KM
  • HLPRSH22K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 05.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Juha Roslakka
  • LAB_virtuaalihenkilö LAB_virtuaalihenkilö_hyvinvointi_YAMK_LPR
Groups
  • HLPRTH21SM
  • HLTIEH21SM
  • HLPREH21S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 24.09.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Aki Kaskinen
Groups
  • HLTISH21S
  • HLPRSH21S
  • HLPRSH21SM
  • HLTISOS21S
  • HLPRSOS21S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.09.2023 - 28.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Open studies, social and health care (in Finnish)
Groups
  • HLTIAVOSOTE22S
  • HLPRAVOSOTE22S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 13.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 17.09.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Aki Rintala
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRFYS21S
  • HLTIFYS21S
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 31.03.2023

Timing

15.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
Groups
  • HLABTO22H

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

17.04.2023 - 28.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Hannele Tiittanen
  • Tuija Rinkinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 5 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot 6 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luento 7 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTISHMM21S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1
  • Luennot 1
  • Luennot 2
  • Luennot 3
  • Luennot 4
  • Luennot 5
  • Luennot 6
  • Luento 7

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises and independent working.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching (24 hours) during 17.4.-22.5.2023. Participation to contact teaching requires preparation in advance (teaching material in Moodle).
Participation in contact sessions is obligatory.

Learning material and recommended literature

Vilkka, H. 2021.Tutki ja kehitä. 5., päivitetty painos. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus. (E-book)

Salonen, K. 2013. Näkökulmia tutkimukselliseen ja toiminnalliseen opinnäytetyöhön. Opas opiskelijoille, opettajille ja TKI -henkilöstölle. Turun ammattikorkeakoulu. (Available online: https://julkaisut.turkuamk.fi/isbn9789522163738.pdf )

Current research articles.
Materials in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Contact teaching, Independent working.

Contents

Course info and thesis process
Scientific writing, Information search guidance
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Ethics and reliability
Practice-based thesis, Clinical training based thesis

Assessment criteria

Passed individual exam (grade 0-5), attendance at contact teaching and exercises, completing homework assignments.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- a student reaches under 50 % of a competence level (exam)
- a student does not conduct online exam at all
- a student does not attend to contact teaching, does not conduct homework and exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 50-59 % of a competence level -> grade 1
- a student reaches 60-69 % of a competence level -> grade 2

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- a student reaches 70-79 % of a competence level -> grade 3
- a student reaches 80-89 % of a competence level -> grade 4

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

-a student reaches 90-100 % of a competence level -> grade 5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

17.04.2023 - 28.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • E-campus, Lappeenranta
  • E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Juha Roslakka
Groups
  • HLTISH21S
  • HLPRSH21S
  • HLPRSH21SM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 16.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Taija Nöjd
Groups
  • HLTISOS21KV
  • HLPREH21K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Juha Roslakka
Groups
  • HLTISH21KM
  • HLPRTH21K
  • HLTISH21K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jenni Hämäläinen
  • Helena Hatakka
Groups
  • HLPRSOS21KM
  • HLPRSH21K
  • HLTISOS21K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 07.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Aki Rintala
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS21KM
  • HLPRFYS21K
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1
  • Tentti 1
  • Tentti 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Timing

03.11.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Open studies, social and health care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna-Maria Behm
Groups
  • HLTIAVOSOTE21S
  • HLPRAVOSOTE21S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

26.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Helena Hatakka
  • Minna-Maria Behm
Groups
  • HLTISH21KM
  • HLPRTH20S
  • HLTISH21K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 25.09.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Juha Roslakka
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Aki Rintala
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRFYS20S
  • HLTIFYS20S
  • HLPREH20S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 25.09.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Suvi-Maaria Tepora-Niemi
  • Päivikki Lahtinen
Groups
  • HLTISH20S
  • HLPRSOS20S
  • HLTISOS20S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

14.03.2022 - 19.04.2022

Timing

16.05.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Päivikki Lahtinen
Groups
  • HLTISH20S
  • HLPRSH20SM
  • 08SOS20KV
  • SOS20K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services 20K, Lappeenranta
  • HLPRSH20S
  • 08SH20KM
  • 08SOS20KM
  • 08FYS20KM
  • 08SH20K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 04.01.2022

Timing

04.04.2022 - 29.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Helena Hatakka
  • Suvi-Maaria Tepora-Niemi
  • Päivikki Lahtinen
  • Minna-Maria Behm
  • Tuija Rinkinen
  • Aki Rintala
Groups
  • HLTISH20S
  • SOS20K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services 20K, Lappeenranta

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lappeenranta

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Suvi-Maaria Tepora-Niemi
  • Helena Hatakka
  • Päivikki Lahtinen
  • Minna-Maria Behm
  • Tuija Rinkinen
  • Aki Rintala
Groups
  • HLPRSH20SM
  • HLPRSH20S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 08.12.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 27.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tuulia Stellberg
  • Suvi-Maaria Tepora-Niemi
  • Helena Hatakka
  • Kari Kauranen
  • Päivikki Lahtinen
  • Minna-Maria Behm
  • Tuija Rinkinen
  • Aki Rintala
Groups
  • 08SOS20KV
  • 08SH20KM
  • 08SOS20KM
  • 08FYS20KM
  • 08SH20K

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common research methods in the social and health field
- evaluate and analyze the ethical principles and reliability of research and development
- describe the stages of a research process
- explain the concept of innovation and utilize innovation in the development of one's own field
- use the most important research, development and innovation methods in their field in the implementation of the thesis

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed