Scientific research methods in rehabilitation (UB UB MHT8)
University of Belgrade
ECTS: 5.0
Contents of lectures
Rehabilitation process, modern model of rehabilitation, structure of scientific papers,
types of scientific works; preparation for scientific work in the field of rehabilitation-summary i
interpretation of study results in the conception of scientific work. Experimental and
quasi-experimental study design in rehabilitation; elements of classical
research design in the field of rehabilitation; disadvantages of classical research
designs and alternatives; clinical study development-approaches and phases; principles of selection
selection of respondents; randomization and blinding in rehabilitation; parameters in
rehabilitation; principles of parameter selection and monitoring methods; functional
tests in rehabilitation; therapeutic intervention;
Contents of exercises
Learning through the implementation of practical tasks in the field of scientific application
research methods in rehabilitation.
Prerequisite
Goal
The aim of the course is for the student to learn the basic concepts and scientific
research methods in rehabilitation in order to deepen knowledge and recognition
different effects of certain methods.
Literature
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3. Shah J, Shah A, Pietrobon R. Scientific writing of novice researchers: what difficulties and
encouragements do they encounter? Acad Med. 2009 Apr;84(4):511-6. PubMed PMID:
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4. Cameron C, Deming SP, Notzon B, Cantor SB, Broglio KR, Pagel W. Scientific writing
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