APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RESULTS IN CLINICAL, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE STUDY OF STUDENTS OF SPECIALITY 17 “THERAPY AND REHABILITATION”

Abstract

The article deals with topical issues of implementing the results of scientific research into clinical practice, educational process and scientific activity during the professional training of higher education students in the specialty 17 “Therapy and Rehabilitation”. It is emphasised that the modern development of medical science requires a deep integration of the principles of evidence-based medicine into all stages of the educational process, especially in the training of physical therapists, occupational therapists and medical rehabilitation specialists. The necessity of developing a set of key competencies in students, including the skills of independent search for relevant scientific information, critical thinking, analysis of clinical situations, interpretation of research results and use of digital resources for processing evidence is proved. The role of international scientometric databases, such as PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, OTseeker, etc. as strategic sources for updating medical knowledge, implementing the principle of lifelong learning and improving professional competence is defined. Modern educational approaches that facilitate the integration of evidence-based knowledge into teaching are considered in detail: problem-based learning (PBL), case method, reflective writing, student research forums, interdisciplinary discussions. The importance of an interdisciplinary approach, which involves the involvement of knowledge from related fields of medicine (neurology, cardiology, endocrinology) for the comprehensive management of patients, is outlined. It is emphasised that such integration contributes to the formation of a new generation of specialists capable of making informed clinical decisions, self-development and adaptation to the challenges of modern medical practice. Particular attention is paid to teaching students the basics of search strategies and algorithms for assessing the quality of clinical trials. The introduction of elements of evidence-based medicine helps to increase motivation to learn and understand the practical significance of the acquired knowledge. Ways to integrate the results of current clinical trials into professional training modules and interdisciplinary courses are proposed.