Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Final Master's Degree Project

Final Master's Degree Project
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15140
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Second semester
TF
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff


Dra. GOÑI FUSTE, Blanca - bgoni@uic.es

Introduction

The aim of the Master's Thesis (MT) is to apply the knowledge acquired in terms of methodology, programming, structuring, planning and organization of a research project and the tasks necessary for its realization. It has an integrating character of the general and specific competences of the master's degree. The MT will be carried out individually by each enrolled student, under the supervision and support of the MT Director, who will guide him/her in its elaboration. For this purpose, individual and/or group tutorials will be organized to help students to integrate the theoretical and practical teachings received throughout the master's degree.

Pre-course requirements

Not applicable.


Objectives

● Convey to students the principles of clinical research applied to palliative care, the interpretation of scientific results, and the design of research projects in palliative care.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CN06 - Describe the principles and methods of advanced PC research.
  • CP01 - Work in a self-directed or autonomous manner in PC teams, formed by peers, specialists or not, and other professionals, respecting the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, the promotion of human rights and the values of a culture of peace and democratic values; using language that avoids androcentrism and stereotypes.
  • CP02 - Apply the principles of intellectual honesty and scientific integrity in the professional field of PCs.
  • CP03 - Independently carry out tasks in the area of PC according to the protocols established for this purpose.
  • CP06 - Generate advanced research work or innovation in the field of palliative care.
  • CP08 - Communicate palliative care research results to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
  • CP09 - pply solutions to problems that may arise when carrying out tasks in the field of PCs.
  • HB01 - Make a critical reflection on the theory and its applications in the care of the patient at the end of life
  • HB02 - Critically use diverse sources of information to formulate academic arguments in the field of palliative care.
  • HB03 - Integrate multidimensional care to the problems of patients in advanced illness.
  • HB04 - Analyse complex problems in the care area with a multidimensional vision in order to solve them in a tactical and strategic manner.

Learning outcomes of the subject

At the end of the course, students will be able to: 

7.1. identify the topics that are the subject of clinical research in palliative care. 

7.2. Construct scientific research hypotheses in the field of palliative care.

7.3. Apply to palliative care the most appropriate technologies for the effective performance of their work. 

7.4 Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and critically understand the scientific evidence in the field of study. 

7.5 Exponer por escrito, de forma rigurosa, clara y precisa, el proyecto de investigación en cuidados paliativos. 

7.5 Present in writing, in a rigorous, clear and precise manner, the palliative care research project. 

7.6 Defend effectively before a tribunal their MT, the results and conclusions obtained and linking them to the fundamentals of palliative care.


Syllabus

1. Readings of didactic material, scientific articles, articles published in the press, statistics and institutional reports. 

2. Elaboration of projects. 

3. Search and management of information, writing of texts and elaboration of documents and reports.


The MT can be: 

- The design of a research protocol with an extensive literature review. 

- A research work with data collection and analysis. 


Bibliography and resources

Reporting guidelines:

  • Systematic reviews: PRISMA (http://www.prisma-statement.org)

  • Estudios observacionales: STROBE (https://www.strobe-statement.org)

  • Experimental studies: SPIRIT (protocolos - https://www.spirit-statement.org) o CONSORT (con resultados - http://www.consort-statement.org).

  • Qualitative research:  SRQR (https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2014/09000/Standards_for_Reporting_Qualitative_Research__A.21.aspx) y COREQ (https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/article/19/6/349/1791966)

Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews: https://training.cochrane.org/handbook/current

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