Subject

Research Methodology

  • code 08252
  • course 2
  • term Semester 2
  • type OB
  • credits 3

Matter: Dessign tools and projects Physiotherapy Evidence based

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Timetable
 Sem.2  WE 08:00 12:00 

Teaching staff

Head instructor

Gd. Bruno FERNANDEZ VALDES - bfernandezv@uic.es

Office hours

 

Bruno Fernández-Valdés Villa  bfernandezv@uic.es

Victor Illera Dominguez   villera@uic.es

Introduction

Physiotherapy studies are aimed at the training of professionals in Physiotherapy, for which reason, the curriculum places great emphasis on the acquisition of skills and attitudes that serve as a guide for performing Physiotherapy intervention. Although traditionally the clinical practice of Physiotherapy is based on the opinion generated from clinical experience and basic research, today as discipline in the process of scientific basis, it is necessary to bring scientific evidence to clinical practice.

From a scientific perspective, Physiotherapy has been considered to offer a personalized service of high quality, the physical therapist should be able to interpret the scientific contributions that generate new prospects for intervention and research, and should be able to apply various scientific methodologies in building their knowledge. On the other hand, in response to the growing social demand for efficiency and effectiveness in health care, physical therapists must not only be able to translate the results of scientific research to professional practice, but should also actively and usefully intervene during the different stages of the processes of scientific research. The education in the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya is also directed, therefore, to provide the future physiotherapist with the skills needed to incorporate the practice of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy to professional practice and to be part of the scientific evolution of this discipline. That is why we have proposed the subject "Design and project tools in Physiotherapy based on evidence" with a significant weight within the curriculum path to be based on a methodological level as well as the final projects at the end of the degree program. The current subject, "Research Methodology", is the first subject matter in "Design and project tools in Physiotherapy based on evidence" that students will study in the Physiotherapy Degree at UIC.

Pre-course requirements

not applicable

Objectives

  • Understand the concept of Evidence Based Physiotherapy
  • Understand the concept of research and research stages.
  • Know the basics of general epidemiology and the main types of designs of epidemiological studies.
  • Know the structure and approach of a research project.
  • Know the different types of scientific publications.
  • Know the structure of the original scientific articles and reviews.
  • Identify the information contained in each of the sections of the scientific article and its parallels with the phases of the research process.
  • Acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to complete a search of scientific papers in Physiotherapy.
  • Know fundamental bibliographic database search strategies.
  • Know the different sources of information where students can find scientific information on Physiotherapy
  • Obtain the basic criteria for a reading and critical evaluation of scientific papers in Physiotherapy.
  • Use the rules of style appropriately when drafting scientific and academic papers.
  • Familiarize themselves with the Vancouver styles and use bibliographic citation.
  • Understand and become familiar with the different tools of planning and development of a research project
  • Understand and become familiar with the different tools for editing scientific texts.
  • Introduce the new 2.0 internet tools in the knowledge management of scientific communities.
  • Know the different methods of registration of intellectual property associated with scientific creation.

 

Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
  • 02 - The ability to organise and synthesize
  • 04 - To have computing skills within the field of study.
  • 05 - The ability to manage information.
  • 06 - To have comprehensive problem-solving skills.
  • 07 - Demonstrate decision-making skills.
  • 09 - Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
  • 14 - Demonstrate initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
  • 28.1 - Capacity for oral and written communication in the native language.
  • 28.2 - Demonstrate Interpersonal skills.
  • 29.1 - Demonstrate a committment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
  • 30.1 - Teamwork skills.
  • 37 - Knowledge of ethics, legal and professional issues in physiotherapy practice.
  • 44 - Knowledge of research and assessment methodology that integrates theory and research in the design and implementation of effective physiotherapy.
  • 45 - Knowledge of problem-solving and critical thinking theories.
  • 55 - Capacity to incorporate scientific research and an evidence-based practice within the professional culture.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Students

  • Understand key concepts related to Evidence Based Physiotherapy.
  • Complete in depth, synthesis assignments using specific database searches specific to Physiotherapy.
  • Have the behaviors and attitudes expect with respect to the professional code of ethics.
  • Use specific software tools and applications

Syllabus

CONTENIDOS
  1. Introducción a la Fisioterapia Basada en la Evidencia (FBE).
    1. Concepto y Metodología de FBE.
  2. El Proceso de investigación.
    1. Conceptualización.
    2. Método científico.
  3. El proyecto de investigación.
    1.  Introducción al proyecto de investigación.
    2. Criterios Guía.
    3. La gestión de ideas al servicio del proyecto de investigación.
    4. La gestión de los proyectos científicos. Análisis DAFO.
    5. Herramientas para el planteamiento de un proyecto de investigación.
  4. Metodología fundamental de la Investigación.
    1. Conceptos fundamentales de formulación metodológica de la investigación.
    2. Principales diseños de estudios científicos.
      1. Descriptivos y no experimentales.
      2. Experimentales.
  5. Los derechos de autor e intelectuales en la producción científica.
    1. Copy left, creative commons, science commons y safe creative.
  6. Tipos de Comunicaciones científicas.
    1. Introducción a la comunicación científica.
    2. El artículo científico original.
    3. El artículo de revisión.
    4. La revisión sistemática.
    5. La guía de práctica clínica.
    6. Las comunicaciones orales.
  7. La lectura crítica.
    1. La PBE y su reflejo en la literatura científica.
    2. Las etapas de la FBE y el artículo científico.
    3. Guías de valoración crítica de artículos científicos.
    4. Las fases de la lectura crítica.

PRÁCTICAS

  1. Las plataformas de bases de datos de textos científicos y la FBE.
  2. Estrategias de búsqueda de información en las plataformas científicas. Búsqueda en MedLine y PEDRO.
  3. Gestores de contenidos y reseñas bibliográficas I.
    1. Citación bibliográfica según estilos Vancouver y APA.
    2. RefWorks y Mendeley.
  4. Gestores de contenidos y reseñas bibliográficas II.
  5. Gestores de contenidos y reseñas bibliográficas III.
  6. El estilo de la comunicación científica y académica.
    1. Derechos de autor e intelectuales de la creación científica.
    2. Herramientas de asistencia a la comunicación científica.
    3. La presentación multimedia de una comunicación oral.
  7. Herramientas de asistencia a la edición y gestión de la información de textos científicos.
    1. Edición electrónica de textos.
    2. Modificación y edición de imágenes asociadas a textos científicos.
  8. Recursos de biblioteca.

Teaching and learning activities

In person

TRAINING ACTIVITYMETHODOLOGYCOMPETENCESECTS CREDITS
lectures
learning based upon problema-solving
oral presentation / master class
29.1 37 44 45 55 0.33
self-learning activities
learning based upon problema-solving
apprenticeship contract
case method
problem-solving exercises
01 02 04 05 06 07 10 14 15 29.1 44 55 0.3
practical
learning based upon problema-solving
cooperative learning
case method
problem-solving exercises
01 02 04 05 06 07 09 10 14 15 28.1 28.2 29.1 30.1 37 44 55 0.48
tutorials
learning based upon problema-solving
cooperative learning
01 02 05 06 07 09 14 15 28.1 28.2 29.1 30.1 55 0.36
student's independant work-study
02 05 10 14 15 29.1 1.53

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

Evaluation Systems and Criteria

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria

  1. Work (40%)
  • Work (20%)
  • oral presentation of the work-video (20%)
  1. Continuous assessment. Monitoring class exercises (30%)
  2. Final exam (test with 40 questions) (30%)

In order to pass the course, students must pass each part independently.

The practical classes are compulsory. (80%). Failure to comply with this premise will result in a fail in the assessment part of the subject in this course.

 

The parts the student passed in the previous exam will be counted in the first resit.

Those students who will be allowed to complete an assigment to pass the subject are those who:

  • have fulfilled the attendance requirments but haven't done the practical part or have failed this part. These students may recuperate their practice sessions

and/or

  • have pending assignments may may recuperate them

Those students who will be allowed to retake the final exam are those who:

- have a pending examination

 

Bibliography and resources

  • G. Pardo. (1997) Investigación en salud. McGraw-Hill. Interamericana, S.A.
  • R. Alvarez. (1996) El método científico en las ciencias de la salud. Diaz de Santos.
  • Luis G. Pareras.(1997) Internet y Medicina. MASSON, S.A.
  • Mario Tamayo (2004) El proceso de la investigación científica. Limusa S.A.
  • Argimon, J.M.ª / Jiménez, J. / Martín Zurro, A. / Vilardell, M. (2010) Publicación Científica Biomédica: cómo escribir y publicar un artículo de investigación. Elsevier
  • Instructional Materials

           Websites of interest
    • Collegi of Fisioterapeutes de Catalunya http://www.fisioterapeutes.com  

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

  • E1 23/05/2019 08:00h I1
  • E2 01/07/2019 13:00h I1

Teaching and learning material

      Websites
            Col•legi de Fisioterapeutes de Catalunya http://www.fisioterapeutes.com 
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