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2025-2026 / METO1018-2

Evidence Based Practice - Research and critical analysis of literature

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Evidence Based Practice

Duration

Appropriate use of questionnaires : 5h Th
Evidence Based Practice : 5h Th

Number of credits

 Master in physiotherapy and rehabilitation (60 ECTS)1 crédit 

Lecturer

Appropriate use of questionnaires : Christophe Demoulin
Evidence Based Practice : Olivier Bruyère, Fanny Buckinx

Coordinator

Olivier Bruyère

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Appropriate use of questionnaires

The basic psychometric properties of an assessment tool (questionnaire/test): validity, reliability, responsiveness, interpretability,...
The most known questionnaires used by physiotherapists

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The different types of studies
Bias in research
Experimentation methodology
Assessment of the relevance of the literature

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Appropriate use of questionnaires

The objectives of this course are :

- to know the importance of using assessment tools;

- to know the main tools (questionnaires) useful for physiotherapists;

- to be able to use and interprete the results of the questionnaires;

- to master the concept of "psychometric properties" of an assessment tool.

 

Evidence Based Practice

The objective of this course is to provide the student with elements required to critically appraise the scientific data of his future professional activities, and his end of study work.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Physiopathology and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system

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Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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Lectures and discussions

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The course is delivered through lectures (ex-cathedra) and complemented by practical sessions (labs/TP), allowing students to apply the concepts covered in theory.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

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Face-to-face course


Additional information:

3 courses about assessment tools (C. Demoulin)

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Blended learning

Course materials and recommended or required readings

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The slides will be given to students

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Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Lecture notes will be available via eCampus.

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Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Additional information:

Face-to-face written exam (multiple choice questions)

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Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

Written exam

Work placement(s)

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Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

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For the examination procedures, please refer to the official rules available on the University website.

Contacts

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Prof C. Demoulin, christophe.demoulin@uliege.be, +3243663895

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Please, use only your ULiege email address (XXX@student.uliege.be) for any exchange of mails and specify in the subject line of your email the course code (METO1018-1) and your section (Motricity Sciences or Physiotherapy and Readaptation).
Professor Olivier Bruyère Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Health Economics CHU Sart Tilman, Bât.B23 4000 Liège Tel. : +32 (0)4 366 25 81 Fax : +32 (0)4 366 28 12 Email : olivier.bruyere@uliege.be

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