Clinical Seminar

Two-semester course
3 credits (4.5 ECTS Credits)

Introduction

In order to provide the student with a master's degree in optometry with a comprehensive knowledge of
research methods, types of research, research planning, how to critically read scientific literature, and
guidance in carrying out research work. Accompanying the student during the procedure of selecting
a suitable case, the student will clinically examine the case and write a report in the manner accepted in the
scientific literature.

Course Structure

By the end of the first semester participants will select a review topic and a supervisor.
By the end of the second semester, the participants will state the rationale, question, study design and search strategy.
By the end of the fourth semester, students will submit a written report

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student must be able to:
1. Get to know the types of research, research methods and data processing methods
2. 4 As of EBP:
a. Assess (examine) a patient
b. Ask a clinical question
c. Find answers in the professional literature
d. Assess the quality of what is in the professional literature
3. Familiarize yourself with auxiliary programming for research such as Mendeley for managing a
scientific bibliography, Goggle Forms for research questionnaires
4. Read and review appropriate scientific literature
5. State the strengths and weaknesses of studies
6. Write a case study
7. Write a systematic literature review

Topics Covered

Selection and definition of research question
Review of literature
Development of methodology
Collection of results
Analysis of results
Evaluation and Discussion

Assessment

Evaluating the writing of the case study and how to perform it according to the rules learned by
external examiners (90%) and evaluating the supervisors (10%).
• There is a duty to attend and participate in open discussions
• There is an obligation to attend the individual meetings with the relevant material ready
Assignments: During the course the student will receive a number of articles to read, finding articles
adapted to the topic of the student's case study, and present them in class.