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Completed Applied Research
Completed applied research (end year 2020 – 2024):
Title | Period | Responsible researcher(s) | The aim of the project |
„Effectiveness of the Massage Chair and Classical Massage in Recovering from Physical Load” | 2021 – 2023 | Ivi Vaher | The aim of the research is to elucidate the effects of massage chair and hand massage on the biomechanical parameters of muscles of lower limbs and back, indicators of pain pressure thresholds (PPT) and subjectively perceived fatigue. |
“Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Dementia Training Program for Internal Trainers in Care Institutions” (Health Development Institute, targeted expert commission) | 2018 – 2013 | Merle Varik | The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the training program and to describe the development activities needed to further enhance the program’s efficiency. The evaluation of effectiveness has two parts: (1) Impact assessment of the training program conducted in 2023; (2) Analysis of the effectiveness of the training programs from 2018-2022. |
“Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and Representation of Different Genotypes Among Ticks in Estonian Counties” | 2017 – 2024 | Eerik Jõgi | The study aims to describe the population density of ticks in different counties of Estonia, their species composition, and the genotypic composition and prevalence of different subspecies of Borrelia burgdorferi. |
„Estonians Drinking Water Consumption Habits and Opinion About Possible Health Hazards of Bottled Water” | 2017 – 2022 | Kristi Vahur | The aim of the study was to determine drinking water consumption habits (bottle, tap, and well water) and subjective assessment of the potential health impacts of bottled water in the Estonian population. |
„Marathon-Related Health Conditions, Preparation and Recovery of Nonprofessional Participants (Men, >45 Years)” | 2018 – 2022 | Ülle Parm | The aim of the study was to determine the impact of marathons and cofactors associated with marathons on the recovery of heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) of non-professional ≥ 45 years old male marathoners. |
„Evaluation of the Impact and Effectiveness of the Master´s Program in Health Sciences (APN)” | 2019 – 2022 | Mary Olivia Gobbi Reet Urban | The aim of the study was to identify the fulfilment of the objectives of the Master’s Programme in Health Sciences and the preparation of graduates to meet the expectations of the modern healthcare sector for specialists with higher professional education. |
„Occurrence of Pediculosis in Pre-School Children and Parents´ Awareness of It” | 2019 – 2022 | Ave Kutman | The research study aimed to find out the occurrence of head lice in preschool children and their parents´ awareness of the disease. |
„Compiling Methodological Instructions and a Handbook for the Study Laboratory of Biomedical Scientists in Tartu Health Care College” | 2014 – 2020 | Mare Remm | The aims of the study were to compile methodological instructions to be used in the study laboratory, test their quality and compile a handbook of the study laboratory based on the instructions, which would be both learning material for the students and teaching material for the lecturers. |
„Health-Related Aspects of Police Work (Follow-Up Project of Health Behaviour and Health Indicators of Professional Salvors)” | 2016 – 2020 | Anna-Liisa Tamm Ülle Parm Janika Pael | The aim of the study was to determine the health condition (chronic diseases, emotional well-being), health behaviour and relaxation ability. |