Research Methods in Hand Rehabilitation and Hand Surgery

 

This course is a specialized training in practical research methods for practitioners in the field of hand therapy, hand rehabilitation and hand surgery, in a unique collaboration with the internationally renowned NIHES Summer School. Combining theory of medical research at a MSc. level and theory and basic practicals applied to upper extremity research at post Bachelor level, a balanced mix of aspects of scientific research is discussed.

 

 

 

 

In the first week you will be provided with an orientation to medical research from a quantitative and epidemiological viewpoint and a general introduction to the basics of statistics used in biomedical and public health applications. In the second week, 7 modules will review different practical aspects of upper extremity research: clinimetrics, diagnostic tests, advanced literature search, peer review, systematic review, scientific medical writing and measurement protocol.
The closing day, of the course (Friday 24th August) consists of a one-day Masterclass by experienced researchers from the field of hand therapy, hand rehabilitation and hand surgery.
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Target group

Professional health care workers with a relevant degree from a school of physiotherapy, occupational therapy or medicine, working in the field of upper extremity rehabilitation or surgery who want to obtain skills in research methods and techniques both theoretical and practical.

General information

Date: August 13th – August 24th, 2018
Venue: Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Organization:
– Erasmus University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine & Plastic Surgery
– Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES)
Registration: The number of participants for the course will be limited to 25.
Course fee: € 1950,-
Information and contact:  Mrs M. Ardon,  E-mail: dr.monique.ardon@gmail.com

Registration: fill in the registration page here

Faculty:

• Christina Jerosch-Herold, PhD, OT
• Joy MacDermid, PhD
• Ton A.R. Schreuders, PhD, CHT-NL/PT
• Ruud W. Selles, PhD
• Monique S. Ardon, PhD, ECHT, HT/PT
• Freek Lötters, PhD, HT/PT
• Prof. Arfan Ikram, PhD
• Prof. Adelin Albert, PhD, MD
•  Prof H.J. Stam, PhD, MD