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Health Research
Handbook: Basic Methodologies in Medical Research - From Research Question to Publication
This is a book produced by the OMSB Research Section staff, meant to be a resource for all trainees, trainers and healthcare workers. You can download this book easily from this page
Health Research
Evidence Based Medicine Course
Description
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) is an important aspect of medicine that have to be taught to residents, trainers and healthcare professionals, in order to deliver better quality care to their patients. This physical hands-on workshop is designed to equip the target group with the basics of this aspect of medicine.
Workshop Outlines
- Concept of EBM, strength of evidence, and related appraisal tools
- Searching the literature
- Appraising observational studies
- Appraising interventional studies
General objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be:
- Familiar with the concept of EBM, strength of evidence, and related appraisal tools
- Able to effectively search the literature in a specific topic
- Able to critically appraise observational studies
- Able to critically appraise interventional studies
- Able to critically appraise diagnostic accuracy studies
- Able critically appraise systematic review/meta-analysis
Target Audience:
OMSB Residents and trainers. Also, OMSB senior staff and other health professionals may be considered. Around 20 seats will be available
Time:
This workshop is usually organized twice a year between April and November. However, the time may be changed depending on the number of registered participants, and logistics. Exact dates are announced once finalized.
Duration:
This physical workshop is conducted over 1-full day duration (8:00 am – 3:15 pm)
Course Instructors:
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc,PhD )
Research Methodology I
Research Methodology I is an online course that includes two main parts; online modules and a virtual discussion meeting. The modules part is a 4-5-hour online task aims to simplify the initial steps in research. It is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals who are considered as beginners in research. However, other candidates may enroll in this course as well.
Online part outlines
Module 1: Importance and types of health-related research.
Module 2: Introduction to research question, study objectives & hypothesis.
Module 3: Literature review.
Module 4: Overview of different study designs.
Module 5: Research proposal writing
Online video: Reference management
The Virtual discussion meeting: this is a three-hour online meeting designed for the three Methodology courses (Research Methodology I, II, & III) in which participants are guided to apply the knowledge gained from the modules of the three courses in their research idea/projects. The outlines of this virtual session are given in Research Methodology course III.
Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents
in early residency (preferably R1) who have not gotten ethical approval yet. OMSB trainers & Other health professionals may also be considered and can register thru the OMSB e-platform, or contacting the Research Section at OMSB (research@omsb.org).
Time:
This
course is organized in every block (rotation) across the year. The
online modules must be finished within the first week of each block, and
the virtual discussion is conducted in the forth week within the same
block. OMSB residents are enrolled in this workshop during their first research
block according to their master rotation. Residents who are assigned
late research block can contact the OMSB research section to undertake
this workshop during R1. OMSB trainers and other health
professionals should contact OMSB Research section for details at (research@omsb.org)
Duration:
The
online modules part is around 4-5 Hours task and can be finished within
one day or scattered in different days within the one week period. In
addition, this is accompanied by an online forum (for questions and
answers) that extends for the corresponding week period. The Virtual
discussion is a three-hour activity.
Course Instructor
Dr Abdulhakeem Alrawahi
Course authors
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc,PhD )
Dr. Abdullah Al-Muniri ( MSc, PhD, Research Expert )
Dr. Murtadha Al-Khabori ( MD, MSc, FRCPC )
Course Instructor
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc,PhD )
Research Methodology II
Description
Research Methodology II course is an online course that includes two main parts; online modules and a virtual discussion meeting. The modules part is a five-hour task that aims to simplify research designs and methodologies. It is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals who are considered as beginners in research. However, other candidates may enroll in this course as well.
Online workshop Outline
Module 1: research design overview
Module 2: cross-sectional design
Module 3: case-control design
Module 4: cohort design
Module 5: RCT
Module 6: diagnostic accuracy studies
Module 7: choosing appropriate design
The Virtual discussion meeting: this is a three-hour online meeting designed for the three Methodology courses (Research Methodology I, II, & III) in which participants are guided to apply the knowledge gained from the modules of the three courses in their research idea/projects. The outlines for the Virtual discussion meeting are given in Research Methodology III course.
Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents
in early residency (preferably R1) who have not gotten ethical approval yet. OMSB trainers & Other health professionals may also be considered and can register thru the OMSB e-platform, or contacting the Research Section at OMSB (research@omsb.org).
Time:
This course is
organized in every block (rotation) across the year. The online modules
must be finished within the second week of each block, and the virtual
discussion is conducted in the fourth week within the same block. OMSB residents are enrolled in this workshop during their first research
block according to their master rotation. Residents who are assigned
late research block can contact the OMSB research section to undertake
this workshop during R1. OMSB trainers and other health
professionals should contact OMSB Research section for details at (research@omsb.org)
Duration:
The online modules part is around 5-6 Hours task and can be finished within one day or scattered in different days within the one week period. In addition, this is accompanied by an online forum (for questions and answers) that extends for the corresponding week period. The Virtual discussion is a three-hour activity
Course authors
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc, PhD )
Course Instructors
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc, PhD )
Research Methodology III
Description
Research Methodology III course is an online course that includes two main parts; online modules and a virtual discussion meeting. The modules part is a 3-hour task that aims to simplify some important issues related to research methodologies. It is designed for postgraduate healthcare professionals who are considered as beginners in research. However, other candidates may enroll in this course as well.
Online workshop Outline
Module 1: sampling and sample size
Module 2: data collection methods & tools
Module 3: basics of bias in research
Module 4: basics of confounding and chance in research
Module 5: basic concepts of data analysis
The Virtual discussion meeting: this is a three-hour online meeting designed for the three Methodology courses (Research Methodology I, II, & III) in which participants are guided to apply the knowledge gained from the modules of the three Research Methodology courses in their research idea/projects.
The outlines for the Virtual discussion meeting includes:
Discussing goodness of the participants' research ideas/questions
Discussing study designs related to participants' projects
Discussing sampling and sample size related to their projects
Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents
in early residency (preferably R1) who have not gotten ethical approval yet. OMSB trainers & Other health professionals may also be considered and can register thru the OMSB e-platform, or contacting the Research Section at OMSB (research@omsb.org).
Time:
This course is
organized in every block (rotation) across the year. The online modules
must be finished within the third week of each block, and the virtual
discussion is conducted in the fourth week. OMSB residents are enrolled in this workshop during their first research
block according to their master rotation. Residents who are assigned
late research block can contact the OMSB Research section to undertake
this workshop during R1. OMSB trainers and other health
professionals should contact OMSB Research section for details at (research@omsb.org)
Duration:
The online modules part is around 3-4-hours task and can be finished within one day or scattered in different days within the one week period. In addition, this is accompanied by an online forum (for questions and answers) that extends for the corresponding week period. The Virtual discussion is a three-hour activity
Course authors
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc, PhD )
Course Instructors
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc, PhD )
Introduction to Biostatistics & Basics of Statistical Testing
Research is a mandatory and integral component of all training programs in OMSB. In addition other health professionals should equip themselves with research knowledge and skills including basics of bio-statistics & basic statistical testing. In order to achieve that, this online workshop is intended to introduce the common principles of bio-statistics and statistical testing.
Workshop Outlines:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Module 2: Common Epidemiological and Statistical Measures in Health Research
Module 3: Statistical Tests
Module 4: Introduction to Multivariate Analysis
Module 5: Diagnostic Accuracy and Agreement Measures
After that: At any time, you are eligible to consult OMSB research expert by clicking on Book a one-to-one consultation (Click here).
Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents in late residency. OMSB trainers & other Healthcare professionals maybe considered and can register thru the OMSB e-platform, or contacting the Research Section at (research@omsb.org).
Time:
This online workshop is organized in a 1 week period every block (usually the first week of each block) across the year. OMSB residents are enrolled in this workshop during their second research block according to their master rotation. However, interested residents may undertake this course earlier, however, for that they have to contact the OMSB Research Section at (research@omsb.org). OMSB trainers and other health professionals should contact OMSB research section for details at (research@omsb.org) for details.
Duration:
3-4 hours, however this workshop is accompanied by an online discussion forum that extends thru the corresponding week period
Course authors
o Dr. Abdulhakeem Alrawahi
o Mr. Sathiya Murthi P, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Mr. Sachin Jose, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
Course Instructors:
o Mr. Sathiya Murthi P, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Mr. Sachin Jose, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Dr. Abdulhakeem Alrawahi
Blended Data Analysis Workshop Using IBM SPSS Statistics
Researchers including OMSB trainers and other health professionals should equip themselves with data analysis skills. As a responsibility of the OMSB to support health professionals in research, the OMSB research section has introduced this Blended course with two main component; an online workshop and a hands-on physical workshop using IBM SPSS Statistics software.
Workshop Outlines:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Module 2: Common Epidemiological and Statistical Measures in Health Research
Module 3: Statistical Tests
Module 4: Introduction to Multivariate Analysis
Module 5: Diagnostic Accuracy and Agreement Measures
Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to apply data
management, common descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analysis.
Target Audience & registration:
OMSB
trainers and other healthcare professionals. However, seats are limited (20 Nos.).
Time:
This course is conducted twice in a year; preferably in May & November. However, the time may be changed depending on the number of registered participants, and logistics. Exact dates are announced once finalized.
The workshop will be conducted in two parts. The online part can be completed in 4-5 hours during a two-week period. Then, the hands-on part will be conducted over a 1 full-day (8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Course authors
o Dr. Abdulhakeem Alrawahi (MD, MRCS1, MSc, PhD) OMSB.
o Mr. Sathiya Murthi P, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Mr. Sachin Jose, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
Course Instructors:
o Mr. Sathiya Murthi P, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Mr. Sachin Jose, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
Data Entry and Management
Description
Data entry is one of the most important aspects of a research process. Data can be entered directly from the data collection tool into an excel sheet or statistical analysis program including SPSS. However, these are highly prone to entry errors. The best practice for entering data is to use data entry and management software which increases the quality of data. There are various software programs available for data entry and management. Epi-Data program is widely used by researchers' In order to train the researchers, OMSB Research section would like to conduct this hands-on physical workshop using Epi-Data software.
Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to design customized data entry program for their research projects using Epi-Data software.Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents in early residency. OMSB trainers & other Healthcare professionals maybe considered. Please, contact the Research Section for registration (research@omsb.org).
Venue: OMSB headquarter
Time:
Once in every block throughout the year. OMSB residents are enrolled in this physical workshop during their first research block. Others should contact the OMSB Research section at research@omsb.org
Duration:
Half a day (12 pm - 4 pm)
Course Instructors:
o Mr. Sathiya Murthi P, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
o Mr. Sachin Jose, Statistics Specialist, OMSB.
Research Supervision Workshop
Description
Research training is a fundamental part in post graduate medical education nowadays. However, good quality supervision for resident research is crucial to yield high quality research projects. Therefore, this physical Research Supervision Workshop is important for trainers to increase their skills related to research methods and research supervision, which in turn increases residents’ chance for effective research supervision.
Workshop Outlines
These are shown in the workshop schedule given below
General objectives
at the end of this workshop, participants will be:
- Familiar with the OMSB resident research structure and process
- Able to identify needed knowledge and skills as a research supervisor
- Able to identify sources of research training and other resources
- Able to manage resident research
Target Audience:
Research subcommittee members and trainers. Also, OMSB senior staff may be considered. Around 22 seats will be available
Time:
This workshop is expected to be held physically in September-October every year. However, this date may be changed depending on the number of registered participants.
Duration:
This physical workshop is conducted over 1-full day duration (7:30 am – 2:30 pm)
Course Instructors:
Dr. AbdulHakeem Al-Rawahi ( MD, MRSC1, MSc,PhD )
Manuscript Writing
Description
Gaining
basic knowledge and skills in manuscript writing is crucial to produce
good quality
manuscripts for publication. The Research Section would like to conduct
this blended course to help the OMSB residents & trainers and other
health professionals to turn
their research reports into scientific papers that would have good
chance for
publication in peer reviewed journals. the course includes two parts; an
online workshop and a hands-on physical workshop.
Online workshop Outline:
Module 1: Scientific writing
Module 2: Writing the introduction and methods sections
Module 3: Writing result section
Module 4: Writing the discussion and conclusion sections
Module 5: Writing the abstract and title
The outlines of the physical workshop is similar to the online workshop, however in the physical workshop, participants' own manuscripts are discussed.
Target Audience & registration:
Mainly OMSB Residents who presented their projects at the last OMSB Annual Research Forum. OMSB trainers & other Healthcare professionals maybe considered. Please, contact the Research Section for registration (research@omsb.org).
Time:
This course will be held twice a year, usually between March - May. However, the time may be changed depending on the number of registered participants, and logistics. Exact dates are announced once finalized.
Duration:
The hands-on physical workshop is 1-full day (7:30 am - 4:14 pm) activity. The online workshop will be made open to participants two months prior to the physical workshop (as described above). The online modules are 4-5 hours task and have to be completed in the first two weeks of the course. The manuscript preparation have to be started even prior to the course, and continued across the two months period.
At anytime, you are eligible to consult an OMSB research expert for issues related to your manuscript by clicking on "Book one to one consultation".
Course Instructor:
- Dr. AbdulHakeem AlRawahi, Head of Research Section-OMSB
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