39196 - Methodologies for Clinical Research (BO)

Learning outcomes

After completing this module the student will have knowledge of the aims and methods of evidence-based practice, he will have the ability to apply knowledge and understanding in relation to the formulation of clinical questions, conducting literature searches and developing research protocols in physiotherapy.

Course contents

1. Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in Physiotherapy

1.0. Qualitative and Quantitave Research

1.1. The dissemination of scientific research

1.2. The Evidence Based Practice paradigm

1.3. The Evidence Based Practice process

1.3.1. The search question

1.3.2. The scanning and searching in the databases of:

studies - systematic reviews - guidelines - point of care

1.3.3. The Critical Appraisal of evidence:

truth Value - clinical Relevance - applicability - consistency

1.3.4. The Risk Of Bias Tools

1.3.5. The patient empowerment

2. Research Methodology

2.1. The Primary Research:

2.1.1. Randomized Controlled Trials with conducting & reporting tools

2.1.2. The observational studies with conducting & reporting tools

2.1.3. The case series and case reports with conducting & reporting tools

2.1.4. The diagnostic studies with conducting & reporting tools

2.2. The Secondary Research:

2.2.1. The scoping reviews with conducting & reporting tools

2.2.2. The systematic reviews and meta-analisis with conducting & reporting tools

2.2.3. The Guidelines with conducting & reporting tools

3. The Ethics Committee and patient involvement in research

3.1 The ethical standards of human research

3.2 The World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki

N.B. In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and participation in the third module of specific training on safety and health in the places of study / internship.

Readings/Bibliography

1. Valerio Barbari, Niccolò Ramponi

Evidence Based Practice. La guida completa per il professionista della salute.

Fisioscience ed., Verona 2021

2. Paolo Chiari, Daniela Mosci, Enrico Naldi, Centro Studi EBN

Evidence-BasedClinicalPracticeLa pratica clinico-assistenzialebasata su prove di efficacia. 2/ed

The McGraw-Hill Companies Publishing Group Italia, Milano 2011

3. Elizabeth Domholdt

Rehabilitation Research: Principles And Applications.

Elsevier Saunders, 2005

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons and practices or PBL exercises individual or in team.

Assessment methods

The final exam foresees the achievement of the didactic objectives of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The practical part involves the elaboration of a written test, starting from a research question elaborated during the lessons, with a critical appraisal of a scientific article.

Once the essay has been sent (at least a week before), the theoretical part includes an oral test with discussion of the selected article and 3/4 questions on the general theory of the lessons.

During the oral exam, the use of mobile phones or support material such as handouts or notes is not permitted.

The final mark is given by the performance at the oral test, and is expressed in thirtieths.

Teaching tools

PC (with connection to internet and to biomedical databases and AlmaRE digital collections) and video-projector.

Office hours

See the website of Adriana Semprini