39196 - Methodologies for Clinical Research (IM)

Learning outcomes

After completing this module the student will have knowledge of the aims and methods of evidence-based practice, has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding in relation to the formulation of clinical questions, conducting library research and the development of research protocols in physiotherapy

Course contents

■ Definition of scientific research and subdivision in phenomenological and quantitative

■ Thoughts on qualitative health researc
■ The methodology of quantitative research:
■         Problem definition and formulation of the question
■         Review of the literature
■         Choice of study design
■         Sampling
■         Selection and preparation of instruments for data collection
■         Statistical Analysis
■         Discussion
■         Diffusione results
■ The paradigm "Evidence Based Practice":
■         Definition
■         Application Examples
■         The four steps of EBP
■         Finding your way in the scientific literature
■         Studies Primaries
■                     Observational studies:
■                     Case Studies:
■                     The case control studies
■                     Studies Cohort
■                     The Cross-sectional studies
■                     Descriptive studies
■         Experimental studies:
■                     Trial randomized and non-randomized controlled clinical
■                     Trial uncontrolled clinical competitors
■         Secondary Studies:
■                     systematic Review and Meta-analysis
■                     guidelines
■ Formulation of clinical question (PICO)
■ Finding the evidence in the literature
■ Evidence critical appraisal
■ The application of the results to the individual patient
■ How to interpret the data obtained from the study

Readings/Bibliography

1.     Paolo Chiari P, Mosci D, Naldi E. Evidence-based clinical practice., 2011 McGraw-Hill – 2° edizione

2.     Attena F. Epidemiologia e valutazione degli interventi sanitari. 2004, Piccin, Padova.

3.     James A. Fain _La ricerca Infermieristica, Leggerla comprenderla ed applicarla.   2004 McGraw-Hill 2° edizione

Teaching methods

interactive lectures and practical exercises

Assessment methods

written examination

Teaching tools

computer and projector

Office hours

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