TB070101 Research Methodology in Health Science

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course)

Lecture Code TB070101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Research Methodology in Health Science

Subject Name
（Katakana）リサーチメソドロジーインヘルスサイエンス

Subject Name in
English Research Methodology in Health Science

Instructor MORIYAMA MICHIKO,KAKEHASHI MASAYUKI,KAKO MAYUMI,RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR

Instructor
(Katakana) モリヤマ　ミチコ,カケハシ　マサユキ,カコ　マユミ,ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル

Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon11-12：HSC Rm 204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture and Discussion

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences

Eligible Students Master's course

Keywords SDG_03, Health Science, Research methodology, Research proposal, Data analysis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course is intended for graduate course students to inform the application or practice of research in health science to address the public health issues.

The overall objectives of the course for students are to:
1. Accurately describe the fundamental concepts and approaches in research methodology.
2. Identify how moral, ethical, cultural, social, political and environmental issues and responsibilities impact on research.
3. Critically review and critique the literature using valid resources, and thereby provide informed opinion.
4. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking by accurately synthesizing new research results in science/health.
5. Apply introductory descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques in the analysis of data.

Specific course objectives:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Define the principles of research in health science to enhance the public health problems.
2. Illustrate the association with the exposure and risk factors in health science.
3. Describe the different types of research methodology involved in health science.
4. Evaluate the implications of research methodologies on evidence based practice and their impact on clinical practice and policy.
5. Demonstrate skills consistent with lifelong learning.

Class Schedule lesson 1
Overview of Epidemiology & Research Methodology
lesson 2
Epidemiological Research Design 1
lesson 3
Development of Research Framework & Appropriate Use of Questionnaire
lesson 4
Development of Research Framework & Hypothesis
lesson 5
Peer review of journal paper /Evaluation of research
lesson 6
Appropriate Procedure of Cross-sectional study and Basic Statistics
lesson 7
Qualitative Research Design
lesson 8
Referencing & Understanding Plagiarism, and Summary

Assignment
Pick 1 cross-sectional journal article and review this using evaluation criteria
Pick 1 qualitative journal article and review this using evaluation criteria

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 1) Stephen B. Hulley et al. (eds). (2013). Designing Clinical Research (4th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2) Leon Gordis. (2013). Epidemiology (5th ed.). Saunders.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are requested to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website, journals and articles. They are also desire to have the basic concept on the selected topic for interactive discussion.

Requirements Lecture is presented only in English. Basic English ability is accepted.
Distant students and international lecturers will participate by teams.

Grading Method Attitude of participation and discussion in the classes: 60%, assignment report: 40%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructors have experience in epidemiological studies and research methodologies.

Message Research in health science provides the basics for understanding and explaining how research helps us to make decisions about health standards, health policy and regulations, and health programs. So, students are required to understand the potential significance and impact of research in health science as well as in public health problems.

Other Course details will be announced during the 1st session.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course)
Lecture Code	TB070101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Research Methodology in Health Science
Subject Name （Katakana）	リサーチメソドロジーインヘルスサイエンス
Subject Name in English	Research Methodology in Health Science
Instructor	MORIYAMA MICHIKO,KAKEHASHI MASAYUKI,KAKO MAYUMI,RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR
Instructor (Katakana)	モリヤマ　ミチコ,カケハシ　マサユキ,カコ　マユミ,ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル
Campus	Kasumi	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon11-12：HSC Rm 204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture and Discussion
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students	Master's course
Keywords	SDG_03, Health Science, Research methodology, Research proposal, Data analysis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course is intended for graduate course students to inform the application or practice of research in health science to address the public health issues. The overall objectives of the course for students are to: 1. Accurately describe the fundamental concepts and approaches in research methodology. 2. Identify how moral, ethical, cultural, social, political and environmental issues and responsibilities impact on research. 3. Critically review and critique the literature using valid resources, and thereby provide informed opinion. 4. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking by accurately synthesizing new research results in science/health. 5. Apply introductory descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques in the analysis of data. Specific course objectives: After successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Define the principles of research in health science to enhance the public health problems. 2. Illustrate the association with the exposure and risk factors in health science. 3. Describe the different types of research methodology involved in health science. 4. Evaluate the implications of research methodologies on evidence based practice and their impact on clinical practice and policy. 5. Demonstrate skills consistent with lifelong learning.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 Overview of Epidemiology & Research Methodology lesson 2 Epidemiological Research Design 1 lesson 3 Development of Research Framework & Appropriate Use of Questionnaire lesson 4 Development of Research Framework & Hypothesis lesson 5 Peer review of journal paper /Evaluation of research lesson 6 Appropriate Procedure of Cross-sectional study and Basic Statistics lesson 7 Qualitative Research Design lesson 8 Referencing & Understanding Plagiarism, and Summary Assignment Pick 1 cross-sectional journal article and review this using evaluation criteria Pick 1 qualitative journal article and review this using evaluation criteria
Text/Reference Books,etc.	1) Stephen B. Hulley et al. (eds). (2013). Designing Clinical Research (4th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2) Leon Gordis. (2013). Epidemiology (5th ed.). Saunders.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are requested to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website, journals and articles. They are also desire to have the basic concept on the selected topic for interactive discussion.
Requirements	Lecture is presented only in English. Basic English ability is accepted. Distant students and international lecturers will participate by teams.
Grading Method	Attitude of participation and discussion in the classes: 60%, assignment report: 40%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Instructors have experience in epidemiological studies and research methodologies.
Message	Research in health science provides the basics for understanding and explaining how research helps us to make decisions about health standards, health policy and regulations, and health programs. So, students are required to understand the potential significance and impact of research in health science as well as in public health problems.
Other	Course details will be announced during the 1st session.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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