Students are requested to email to arrange a meeting.
Dr Natalia Felipe (nfelipe@uic.es)
Dr Lissethe Peñate (lissethe@uic.es)
Introduction
In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of
the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect
the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.
Scientific Methodology is the fundamental axis of research in the Health Sciences. Knowledge of it is essential to innovate with theoretical and empirical models that contribute to a better understanding of reality. The methodology facilitates the detection and resolution of specific problems. Only knowledge of it and its implementation guarantee scientific rigor.
Pre-course requirements
None.
Objectives
This course aims:
To give basic methodological tools to the student to create a research project.
To know the main sources of information based on evidence.
To train the student to work in research groups.
To teach the student to use evaluation methods for different types of studies.
Competencies
CB10 - Acquire learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a self-directed and autonomous mode.
CB6 - Knowledge and understanding to provide a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and / or applying ideas in a research context.
CB7 - To apply the acquired knowledge, and develop their ability to solve problems in new environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
CB8 - Integrate knowledge and deals with the complexity of formulate judgments based on scientific evidence, from information that may be incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
CE1 - Ability to apply the scientific method, the experimental design and the biostatistics to solve a problem or corroborate hypothesis.
CE3 - Ability to apply bioinformatics tools used in basic research.
CT1 - Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural groups
Learning outcomes
To formulate appropriate research questions.
To understand the fundamental concepts related to epidemiology and the scientific process.
To know how to read scientific literature critically and recognize parts.
To use specific literature search tools.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to scientific knowledge
The process of scientific knowledge
Characteristics of scientific knowledge
Evidence-based practice. Critical thinking
Introduction to critical reading of scientific articles *
2. Research in Health Sciences
Importance of research in dentistry
Approach to the research question
Introduction to the literature review *
Main lines of research in dentistry nationally and internationally
3. Generalities:
Introduction to the design of studies *: (quasi-experimental, pre -post studies, pure) observational (descriptive, analytical), experimental
Definition of measuring instruments: concepts of reliability and validity, development and adaptation of a questionnaire
Bias concept
Concepts of internal and external validity
Ethical considerations
Limitations of the study
Bibliometric impact
Work schedule
Financial report
Annexes
5. Principal guidelines / project development standards *:
CONSORT guide
STROBE guide
SPIRIT guide
PRISMA guide
Teaching and learning activities
Evaluation systems and criteria
Bibliography and resources
Narváez, V. P. D. (2009). Metodología de la investigación científica y bioestadística: para médicos, odontólogos y estudiantes de ciencias de la salud. RiL Editores.