Advanced Research Methods in Physiotherapy Science

Fakultät

Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften (WiSo)

Version

Version 1 vom 20.06.2025.

Modulkennung

22B1926

Niveaustufe

Bachelor

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung

5.0

Häufigkeit des Angebots des Moduls

nur Wintersemester

Dauer des Moduls

1 Semester

 

 

Kurzbeschreibung

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.

Lehr-Lerninhalte

  • 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

Gesamtarbeitsaufwand

Der Arbeitsaufwand für das Modul umfasst insgesamt 150 Stunden (siehe auch "ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung").

Lehr- und Lernformen
Dozentengebundenes Lernen
Std. WorkloadLehrtypMediale UmsetzungKonkretisierung
30SeminarPräsenz oder Online-
15ÜbungPräsenz oder Online-
Dozentenungebundenes Lernen
Std. WorkloadLehrtypMediale UmsetzungKonkretisierung
45Veranstaltungsvor- und -nachbereitung-
30Erstellung von Prüfungsleistungen-
30Arbeit in Kleingruppen-
Benotete Prüfungsleistung
  • Projektbericht (schriftlich) und Klausur oder
  • Antwort-Wahl-Verfahren-Klausur und Projektbericht (schriftlich)
Bemerkung zur Prüfungsart

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.

Prüfungsdauer und Prüfungsumfang

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.

Empfohlene Vorkenntnisse

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

Wissensverbreiterung

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

Wissensvertiefung

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

Wissensverständnis

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

Nutzung und Transfer

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.

Kommunikation und Kooperation

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

Wissenschaftliches Selbstverständnis / Professionalität

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.

Literatur

  • Döring, Nicola; Bortz, Jürgen; Pöschl, Sandra (2016): Forschungsmethoden und Evaluation in den Sozial- und Humanwissenschaften. Unter Mitarbeit von Sandra Pöschl-Günther. 5., vollst. überarb., aktualisierte und erw. Aufl. Berlin [u.a.]: Springer (SpringerLink Bücher). Online verfügbar unter http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-41089-5.
  • Bortz, Jürgen; Schuster, Christof (2010): Statistik für Human- und Sozialwissenschaftler. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
  • Lamnek, Siegfried; Krell, Claudia (2016): Qualitative Sozialforschung. Mit Online-Materialien. 6., vollständig überarbeitete Aufl. Weinheim: Beltz (Ciando library). Online verfügbar unter http://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:31-epflicht-1116682.
  • Gordis, Leon (2014): Epidemiology. Fifth edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders.

Zusammenhang mit anderen Modulen

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".

Verwendbarkeit nach Studiengängen

  • Physiotherapy
    • Physiotherapy B.Sc. (01.03.2025)

    Modulpromotor*in
    • Ballenberger, Nikolaus
    Lehrende
    • Ballenberger, Nikolaus
    • Person unbekannt
    • Armijo-Olivo, Susan