Advanced Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science

22B1926

Bachelor

English

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

Building on the module "Fundamentals of Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science", this module expands and deepens knowledge and skills regarding research methods in physiotherapy science. Here, the focus is on the physiotherapy-specific measurement instruments and assessments and the data analysis of corresponding outcome measurements, taking into account the appropriate study design.

• Research methodology specific to physical therapy
  
  • Specific research questions
  • Study types
  • Data analysis
• Outcome measurement in physical therapy
  
  • Assessments and measurement tools in physical therapy science
    
    • Basics
    • Quality characteristics 
  • Data analysis of outcome measures
• Alternative research approaches
  
  • Advanced qualitative research
  • Introduction to mixed methods

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Project Report, written and Written examination or
• Multiple choise written examination and Project Report, written

For the types of examinations permitted in the module, the following information on the scope or duration applies in each case.

• The examination performance consists of an answer-choice-procedure and a written project report. Both parts will be graded with 50% each.
• The examination performance consists of a written exam and a written project report. Both parts will be graded at 50% each.

The selection of the graded and ungraded examination types from the given options is the responsibility of the respective teacher. This is done in accordance with the valid study regulations.

For the types of examinations permitted in the module, the following information on the scope or duration applies in each case. 

• Project report, written: approx. 10-15 pages, excluding appendix
  Written exam: see valid study regulations
  Answer-choice-procedure: see respective valid study regulations

The requirements are specified in the respective course.

The module assumes a basic knowledge of physiotherapy-specific research methodology as taught in the module "Fundamentals of Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science".

Students who have successfully studied this module will be able to classify the wide range of research methods in physical therapy science.

Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency regarding physical therapy specific research methodology.

Students will justify the purposeful use of research methods to evaluate research questions specific to physical therapy.

The students use methods sensibly to collect and evaluate outcomes relevant to physiotherapy in research. In doing so, they use relevant software such as EXCEL or SPSS.

Students will be able to describe and justify their approach to using the acquired skills in research methodology.

Advanced knowledge and competencies in physiotherapy-specific research methodology are a prerequisite for independently conducting studies that scientifically evaluate the quality of clinical practice in physiotherapy.

This module builds on knowledge from the module "Fundamentals of Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science". In addition, the module prepares students for more advanced modules such as "Research and Clinical Practice in Physiotherapy: Journal Club", "Project Seminar", "Academic Project" and "Bachelor Thesis".

• Physiotherapy B.Sc. (01.03.2025)

• Ballenberger, Nikolaus

• Ballenberger, Nikolaus
• Unknown person
• Armijo-Olivo, Susan