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2026-2027 / 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

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the value of standardized assessment tools and PROMs in physiotherapy practice and identify situations in which their use provides clinically relevant information.
  • Know and select the main questionnaires and assessment tools used in physiotherapy, according to the clinical problem, the patient's characteristics, and the purpose of the assessment.
  • Administer, score, and interpret questionnaire results in order to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant clinical information and integrate it into clinical reasoning.
  • Understand and apply the main measurement properties of an assessment tool (validity, reliability, responsiveness to change, etc.) in order to critically appraise the selection and interpretation of a questionnaire.
  • Integrate the selection and use of assessment tools into an evidence-based practice (EBP) approach, drawing on the available scientific evidence while taking into account clinical expertise and the individual patient's situation.
  • Use PROMs to monitor patient progress and evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention, including the ability to distinguish between observed change, measurement error, and clinically meaningful change.
  • Integrate questionnaire results with other clinical assessment findings in order to make decisions regarding the continuation of care and, when necessary, adjust, redirect, or discontinue the intervention.

 

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

Appropriate use of questionnaires

E-learnings and lectures / 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)

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Blended learning


Further information:

E-learing courses + 1 synthesis face to face session

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Blended learning

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Appropriate use of questionnaires

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.

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Additional information:

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

Evidence Based Practice

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

Appropriate use of questionnaires

NEW: use of e-learnings from this year

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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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