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Ongoing Applied Research
Title | Period | Responsible researcher(s) | The aim of the study |
„Evaluation of the Three-Month Effect of a Supportive Taping Device on the Correction of the Genu Valgum Position and Longitudinal Arches of the Foot in Five- And Eight-Year-Old Children” | 2011 – 2023 | Anna-Liisa Tamm | The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of a supportive taping device on the correction of the genu valgum position and longitudinal arches of the foot in five- and eight-year-old children. |
COVID-19 | 2021 – 2023 | Anna-Liisa Tamm | The aim of the project is to determine the proportion of different factors influencing people’s health under COVID conditions. The project consists of several smaller projects. |
„The Occurrence of Hidden Hunger Among Regular High-Load Exercisers, Followers of Various Nutrition Plans and Women > 65 Years” | 2021 – 2024 | Ülle Parm | The aim is to clarify the occurrence of hidden hunger among three groups of women: regular exercisers and followers of various nutrition plans (diets, including gluten-free diet, Fitlap), >65 years old. |
„The Lifestyle and Health Indicators Among Physiotherapy Students” | 2021 – 2025 | Ivi Vaher | The aim is to determine by using a longitudinal study Tartu Applied Health Sciences University physiotherapy students’ lifestyle and health indicators and the changes and relationships between these indicators throughout the study period. |
„Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Health Care Workers and Impact of Interventions on Musculoskeletal Disorders “ | 2021 – 2026 | Kristi Vahur | The aim of the study is to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, the functional status of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of ergonomic interventions on the functional status of the musculoskeletal system in different health professionals (physiotherapists, pharmacists, doctors, nurses, bioanalysts, caregivers, etc.). |
„The Impact of Understudied Types of Massages on Health Indicators in Chronic Pain “ | 2021 – 2030 | Kirkke Reisberg | The aim of the research is to assess whether honey massage and cupping massage are effective in providing pain relief, and improving function, quality of life and mental health in chronic pain. |
„The Impact of Germanium-Containing Socks on Foot Discomfort, Function and Life Quality in Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis” | 2021 – 2026 | Kirkke Reisberg | The aim of the research is to assess the effect of germanium-containing socks on foot problems such as pain and stiffness, lower limb function and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis patients. |
“Digital Collection and Analysis of Body Temperature Data for Women’s Reproductive Health Studies” | 2021 – 2024 | Siret Läänelaid | The aim of the study is to analyse the suitability of a digital temperature sensor for ovulation detection, in order to use the research results for conception or prevention purposes. |
„ Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in the Community” | 2022 – 2025 | Eerik Jõgi | The aim of the study is to research the prevalence of drug-resistant (VRE – Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus sp pathogens in Estonia. |
„Empowering Informal Caregivers Providing Long-Term Care for an Adult Relative Through Training Courses “ | 2022 – 2025 | Merle Varik | The aims are: (1) to identify the training needs of informal caregivers, (2) to develop a training curriculum, to deliver training, and (3) to develop a MOOC that will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for caregiving. |
„ Preparation of the Child Patient and Their Relatives for Examinations and Procedures “ | 2022 – 2024 | Airin Treiman-Kiveste Evelyn Evert (TÜK) | The aim of the study is: • to describe the activities of nurses in the psychological preparation of children and parents for examinations and procedures, and the related knowledge and resource needed; • to clarify the links between nurses’ background factors and the methods and knowledge used in their preparation; • to describe the experiences of parents in relation to the psychological preparation of their child for examinations and procedures; Two empirical studies will be carried out in collaboration with the University and the Children’s Clinic team, and an e-course for nurses and nursing students will be developed. In addition, educational films will be created during the course that can be used in the e-course and shared as illustrative material with patients and their parents. |
„Bone Density of Young Women Who Have Been Long-Term Users of Combined oral contraceptives (COC)“ | 2022 – 2026 | Anna-Liisa Tamm | The aim of the study is to determine the bone density (total body bone density, femoral neck, spine) and bone weight of young Estonian women who have regularly and long-term (at least 3 years) used combined hormonal contraceptives compared to women who have not used combined hormonal contraceptives. |
„Health Behaviour Survey Among the Members of the Defence League in Different Rural Defence Districts” | 2023 – 2026 | Marika Laidvere | The aim of the study is to investigate and describe the health behaviour of the members of the Northern, Southern, North-eastern and Western rural defence districts of the Defence League (hereinafter referred to as DL) in five areas – nutrition, physical activity, general health, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. The data collected will be used to formulate concrete proposals for the promotion of health behaviour across the organisation. |
“Nursing Curriculum Students’ Assessment of Learning During Clinical Practice, Evaluation of the Clinical Practice Environment and Supervision, and Feedback from Clinical Practice Supervisors on the Performance of Clinical Practice” | 2023 – 2025 | Marit Kiljako, Heli-Kaja Kübarsepp | The project aims to develop the clinical practice of the nursing curriculum at Tartu Applied Health Sciences University by examining students’ assessments of learning during clinical practice and feedback from clinical practice supervisors on the performance and achievement of outcomes. |
“Readiness and Needs of Family Nurses and Family Doctors’ Expectations for Family Nurses in Estonian Primary Health Care” | 2023 – 2025 | Sirje Sammul | The aim of the study is to map the readiness and needs of family nurses working in Estonian primary health care using NPC and DNAT metrics, as well as family doctors’ assessments of family nurses using the DNAT metric. The study provides input for the development of e-learning materials and/or training, considering the professional development needs of family nurses. |
“Self-Assessment of Health Science Master’s Graduates on Their Activities in Health Service Development and Their Career Advancement” | 2023 – 2024 | Eve-Merike Sooväli | The aim of the study is to map the implementation of development projects defended in the master’s program into practice. To determine, based on self-assessment, the employment of graduates as advanced practice nurses (APN) and their career progression as leaders in the profession or participants in research/development projects. |
“Acquisition of Psychological Safety Competencies During Residency and Clinical Practice and Possible Interventions to Improve Competencies from the Perspective of Residency and Practice Supervisors” | Ireen Bruus; ERNST (The European Researchers’ Network Working on Second Victims) Consortium COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) (University Miguel Hernández, University of Tartu, LAB University of Applied Sciences, and other European universities) | The aim of the research is to determine which psychological safety competencies are acquired by medical residents and health field (nursing, midwifery, and biomedical laboratory science) students during clinical practice, according to residency and practice supervisors, and what interventions should be implemented by healthcare institutions serving as residency and practice bases to facilitate the acquisition of these competencies. | |
Experiences of Family Caregivers and Health and Social Work Professionals with Ethical Issues Related to People with Dementia (Ethics of Dementia Care Project) | 2024 – 2025 | Merle Varik | The aim of the research is to identify and describe the experiences of family caregivers, doctors, nurses, and social workers with ethical issues in the support and care process of people with dementia. The study will be conducted in Albania, Estonia, Israel, Moldova, Portugal, and Turkey. |
“Patient Satisfaction with Services Received in the Radiology Department in Various Estonian Hospitals” | 2024 – 2028 | Eerik Landõr, Terje Markus, Janelle Märs, Triin Markus | The aim of the project is to determine patient satisfaction with services received in the radiology department in various Estonian hospitals. The indirect objectives of the project are to improve the quality of services in radiology departments, involve department staff in research, and create opportunities for student participation in research. |
“Suitability of the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) Method in the Selection Process of Applicants for Basic Nursing Education – A Qualitative Study” | January 2025 – June 2025 | Merle Varik, Reet Urban, Kristin Hamel, Gerli Mõts, Marika Laidvere | The aim of the study is to describe the experiences of committee members and students regarding the suitability of the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) method in the admission process for applicants to basic nursing education. The results of the study will serve as input for improving the admission interview method applied in the nursing curriculum and for developing activities related to preventing dropout. |