2023-2024 / METO1018-2

Evidence Based Practice - Research and critical analysis of literature

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Evidence Based Practice

Use of a statistical software

Duration

Appropriate use of questionnaires : 5h Th
Evidence Based Practice : 6h Th
Use of a statistical software : 4h 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
Use of a statistical software : Anne-Françoise Donneau

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

Evidence Based Practice

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

Use of a statistical software

 Introduction to database creation

ANOVA-I and ANOVA for repeated measures 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Appropriate use of questionnaires

The objectives of this course are :
- to explain 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.

Use of a statistical software

At the end of the course, the student should be able to use the main functions of R

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Physiopathology and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system

Evidence Based Practice

/..

Use of a statistical software

STAT1001-1 or equivalent

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Lectures and discussions

Evidence Based Practice

6 hours of theory

Use of a statistical software

The course is taught using a PC

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

Appropriate use of questionnaires

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

3 courses about assessment tools (C. Demoulin)

Evidence Based Practice

Blended learning

Use of a statistical software

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Classroom teaching during the first semester

Recommended or required readings

Appropriate use of questionnaires

The slides will be given to students

Evidence Based Practice

Lecture notes will be available via myULiège.

Use of a statistical software

Slides as well as databases used during the courses will be made available to the students.

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

Written exam

Use of a statistical software

None

Work placement(s)

Evidence Based Practice

/..

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Evidence Based Practice

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

Use of a statistical software

Students will have to bring their PC with the R-Rcmdr software duly installed

Contacts

Appropriate use of questionnaires

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

Evidence Based Practice

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

Use of a statistical software

* Anne-Françoise DONNEAU (Professor), Quartier Hôpital, Avenue Hippocrate, 13 - Bât 23, 4000 Liège - Belgique. Tél: 04-366.47.90 Email: afdonneau@uliege.be


* Assistante :Justine MONSEUR, Quartier Hôpital, Avenue Hippocrate, 13 - Bât 23, 4000 Liège - Belgique - Tél: 04-366.24.67 - Email:jmonseur@uliege.be

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