Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Research Methodology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Dr. Martin Barra
Introduction
Although traditionally the clinical practice of Physiotherapy has been based on the opinion generated from clinical experience and basic research, today as a discipline in the process of scientific foundation, it is necessary to bring scientific evidence near to the clinical practice.
From a scientific perspective, it has been considered that in order to offer high-quality personalized attention, the manual physiotherapist must be able to interpret the scientific contributions that generate new intervention and research perspectives, as well as to apply the different scientific methodologies in construction. of knowledge. On the other hand, in response to the growing social demand for efficacy and effectiveness in health care, physiotherapists must not only be able to translate the results of scientific research into professional practice, but they must also intervene actively and in an useful way in the different stages of the scientific research processes.
With the aim of integrating these competences, this subject has been designed together with Biostatistics and the preparation of the Master's Final Project that will provide the student with the necessary knowledge to expand their scientific knowledge related to Manual Orthopedic Physiotherapy.
Pre-course requirements
No prerequisites are established
Objectives
- Propose research hypotheses appropriate to the different levels of knowledge using bibliographic and experimental antecedents.
- Determine the methodologies and research designs appropriate to the hypothesis raised.
- Use information and communication technologies as a support.
- Use in an adequate, autonomous and critical way the resources for the management of scientific information.
- Plan, control and evaluate the information search process in the field of Physiotherapy and the like, using scientific evidence.
- Transmit with scientifically correct terminology the information obtained, both orally and in writing.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Basic and general competencies:
- CB6: Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
- CB9: That students know how to communicate their conclusions ¿and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them¿ to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
- CB10: That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
- CG4: That the students demonstrate an advanced level of communication skills that allow an effective evaluation and treatment of arthro-neuro-muscular dysfunctions.
- CG5: That students demonstrate an advanced level of practical skills that allow a sensitive, specific and effective evaluation and treatment of arthro-neuro-muscular dysfunctions.
Transversal competencies:
- CT2: Show communication skills in interpersonal relationships that result in enhancing the health status of the patient / user and the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team.
Specific competencies:
- CE2: That the students know the indications, contraindications, precautions and effects of OMPT within the framework of the management of pain and dysfunction mechanisms of the arthro-neuro-muscular system.
- CE6: That students are able to critically apply the processes of systematic clinical reasoning, hypothetical-deductive and pattern recognition in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the patient / client.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student:
- Poses research hypotheses appropriate to the different levels of knowledge using bibliographic and experimental background.
- He is able to determine the appropriate research methodologies and designs for the hypothesis.
- He presents his works with correct scientific terminology, within each of the specializations in a national and international context.
- He demonstrates critical and self-evaluating ability in setting out research objectives and methodologies.
- He is able to plan and establish a work schedule.
- It uses information and communication technologies as a support.
- Demonstrates ethical commitment in its approaches and methodological assessments.
- Use in an adequate, autonomous and critical way the resources for the management of scientific information.
- Plans, controls and evaluates the information search process in the field of Physiotherapy and the like, using scientific evidence.
- Handles the terminology of the English language, related to the field of physiotherapy.
- Understand and discriminate with scientific criteria the specific bibliography consulted.
- Transmits the information obtained with scientifically correct terminology, both orally and in writing.
Syllabus
- Introduction to research.
- Phases of the investigation process.
- Scientific study designs.
- How to prepare and write a research project.
- Ethical considerations pertaining to human research.
- Research evaluation system and processes of funding institutions.
- Information sources: Catalogs, databases, scientific journals and clinical guides in Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and OMPT.
- Bibliographic search strategies.
- Managers of bibliographic references and bibliographic citation styles.
- Bibliometric indices and impact factor.
- Terminology, structures and specific linguistic skills related to research in the field of Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapy
- Tools and assessment scales in Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapy. Validity and reliability of the measuring instrument.
Teaching and learning activities
Online
Not applicable
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
Not applicable
Bibliography and resources
- http://www.consort-statement.org/
- http://www.prisma-statement.org/
- https://pedro.org.au/spanish/resources/pedro-scale/
- Moher et al. CONSORT 2010 Explanation and Elaboration: updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomised trials. BMJ 2010;340:c869.
- Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Second Edition. American Physical Therapy Association. Phys Ther. 2001;81(1):9-746.
- Jimeno FJ, et al. Fisioterapia basada en la evidencia y The Cochrane Library. Rev Iberoam Fisioter Kinesiol. 2000;3(2):08-14.
- Cuesta Vargas AI. Práctica clínica de Fisioterapia basada en la evidencia. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 2008;37(1):31-38.
- Catalán Matamoros DJ, et al. Revisiones sistemáticas: una herramienta científica para el fisioterapeuta. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 2006;32:17-26.
- Valera Garrido JF, et al. Fisioterapia basada en la evidencia: un reto para acercar la evidencia científica a la práctica clínica. Fisioterapia. 2000;22(3):158-164.