Clinical Research Project

Scholar Year: 2020/2021

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Eduardo José Brazete Carvalho Cruz Head Eduardo José Brazete Carvalho Cruz Colaborador Carmen Sofia Frade Caeiro Colaborador Diogo André da Fonseca Pires Colaborador Isabel Carolina de Carvalho Bastos de Almeida Colaborador Lúcia Maria Amaral Domingues Colaborador Marco António Vasconcelos Jardim Colaborador Rita Noélia Silva Fernandes Colaborador

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL TC S E EL OT TPL O OT/PL Type of classes 1 14,8 7,24 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Seminário Totals 1 1,00 Eduardo Cruz   1,00 Estágio Totals 1 14,80 Carmen Caeiro   3,19 Diogo Pires   2,26 Eduardo Cruz   1,20 Isabel Almeida   3,32 Lucia Domingues   1,06 Marco Jardim   3,32 Rita Fernandes   2,92 Orientação Tutorial Totals 1 7,24 Diogo Pires   2,00 Eduardo Cruz   1,66 Lucia Domingues   1,32 Marco Jardim   1,60 Rita Fernandes   2,66

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

Clinical Research Project
This curricular unit takes place over the second year of the Master course and aims to develop advanced clinical skills and research skills. The curricular unit is divided into 2 modules: Through the advanced clinical placement module, students have the opportunity to develop their knowledge, clinical reasoning and professional skills and to implement an evidence based and patient centred model of model of practice in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Through the research module, students extend their knowledge and understanding of advanced clinical research methods and their appropriate application. They have the opportunity to develop independent and critical thinking, and other research competency, such as, the ability to develop a research plan, perform appropriate statistical analyses, and to apply the knowledge acquired to the develpment and implementation of an original research project relevant to the field of physiotherapy practice.

Syllabus

Advanced clinical placement module
Integration and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to a specialized practice in the area of the musculoskeletal conditions, building on the students’ previous and current experience. Components reflect the following sections of practice – clinical reasoning, clinical and management skills, evidence base practice and communication and patient relationship skills.
Research Report
Research Protocol; Research Question; Development of a literature review; Research Methods; Lab Instrumentation; Data Analysis; Managing and exploring data in SPSS; Parametric and non parametric tests; linear and logistic regression analysis;

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The advanced clinical placement module the dominant teaching-learning method is the learning in the context of professional practice (practice learning) with clinical mentorship. In this context, independent study is crucial for individual reflection and learning.
In the research report module, the teaching and learning strategies includes seminars and lecturers, webseminars;, lab training, tutorials and independent study.

Teaching methodologies

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Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

Assessment Methods:
The advanced clinical placement module is assessed through a practical examination of 2 real patients followed by a discussion with the clinical mentor. A minimum of 50% is required for all the examinations. In the case of failure in any of the assessment components, students had to repeat the clinical placement module.
The research project is assessed through: The defence of the research dissertation in a public presentation, including its oral presentation and discussion with an examining committee (40%+20%); A synthesis of the research work developed written up in the form of a paper suitable for publication (15%).

Assessment methodologies and evidences

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Mandatory Bibliography