ERGO3900 Bachelor Assignment Course description

The bachelor´s thesis is a research and development work in the field of occupational therapy and occupational science. Philosophy of science and research methodology knowledge and skills are recurrent topics in the bachelor´s thesis work.

The course consists of the following subject areas from the national curriculum, specified below as the number of credits:

• Ideas, theory and experience (3 ECTS)
• Philosophy of science and research methodology (3 ECTS)
• Research and development in occupational therapy (6 ECTS)
• Health-promoting and preventive work (1 ECTS)
• Rehabilitative work (1 ECTS)
• Ethics (1 ECTS)

Passed the second year of the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge about philosophy of science, research ethics and research methodology
• has broad knowledge of new research relating to the occupational therapy topic of the thesis

Skills

The student is capable of

• preparing a research question and project outline
• preparing an abstract and bachelor's thesis based on traditions in research dissemination
• applying a relevant scientific method and conducting data compilation and analysis
• obtaining, applying and discussing relevant research articles and other specialist literature from national and international R&D work in the chosen topic
• discussing, evaluating and reflecting on results and what has influenced the results' reliability and validity

Competence

The student is capable of

• planning and carrying out relevant projects with complex tasks that take place over time and contribute to the development of new knowledge in collaboration with others
• critically reflecting on research ethics issues and guidelines
• communicating in written form, discussing and presenting the results of his/her own project

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining the occupational therapist's tasks in the process of therapy and rehabilitation
• explaining diagnoses within neurology, orthopaedics, rheumatology and internal medicine to describe the consequences of activity and participation
• explaining mapping instruments used in cognitive function reports
• giving grounds for mapping and measures based on relevant theory
• explaining research and development work in orthopaedics, rheumatology and neurology relevant to the field of occupational theory

Skills

The student is capable of

• applying The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E), Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the conceptual model of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in treatment and rehabilitation
• using the outcome measure Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
• planning and conducting initial interviews with clients
• conducting sensory-motor examinations in the case of injuries to the central nervous system
• applying rehabilitation methods in the case of rheumatological conditions with a focus on ADL (Activities of Daily Living)
• applying rehabilitation methods after injuries to the central nervous system with a focus on ADL
• facilitating, classifying and instructing activity in cases of cognitive functional deficits
• mapping and rehabilitating hand functions
• using biomechanical knowledge in the design of hand orthosis
• using principles of movement in relation to ergonomics and mobility training
• explaining the principles for the adaptation of wheelchairs
• explaining techniques for operating wheelchairs
• supervising testing and practice in the use of technical aids

Competence

The student is capable of

• demonstrating insight into challenges faced in the big cities by people with disabilities in relation to accessibility and opportunity for participation
• using a client-centred approach in conversations with users
• explaining systematic work with clients both orally and in written form

The teaching methods vary between lectures, seminars, skills training, both as part of the programme and in practical training, and group work with and without supervision. The students will act as opponents during fellow students´ presentations. Students will work on written portfolio assignments, and the lecturer will provide written feedback on one of the assignments.

Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirements in order to sit the exam.

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam, up to 30 min.

Time: Second semester

Grade scale A - F.

Grade scale A - F.