Course content

The course gives an introduction to applied clinical research. Lectures include central elements and terms related to clinical research that the student encounters in planning and accomplishing clinical studies. Formal requirements and formulating a research protocol is reviewed. The making of the "good" research question is emphasized, including critical reading and training in use of scientific literature. The course covers common research designs, outcome measures assessment, selection strategies and randomization, analysis strategies, and interpretation and implementation of clinical research. The course also promotes understanding of clinical outcome measures and measurement methods, including validity, reliability and quality properties. Examples from the clinic and clinical research will be used in the lectures, including discussions of various clinical problems

Learning outcome

The student should acquire general knowledge in clinical research, including writing a research protocol, choosing appropriate design and measurement methods, and interpret and communicate results form clinical research. The paramount objective for the student is to acquire knowledge to plan and carry out smaller studies in clinical settings.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and a project assignment. The lectures will take place the weeks the master program of Clinical Health Science has intensive education.

If there are any English speaking students, the lectures will be given in English.
Form of assessment can be changed.

Required previous knowledge

Enrollment in the Master of Clinical Health Science Program or the Master of Health Science Program.

Course materials

Curriculum will be announced at the start of the semester. Supplementary literature will be provided by the instructors.

Credit reductions