Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science in Healthcare Professions

Fundamentals of research in rehabilitation medicine - DISEGNI SPERIMENTALI NELLA PRATICA CLINICA

Course code

4S006187

Name of lecturer

Marialuisa Gandolfi

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Academic sector

MED/34 - PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Language of instruction

Italian

Site

VERONA

Period

LMSRPS - 1° ANNO 2° SEM. dal Apr 16, 2020 al Jun 27, 2020.

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Learning outcomes

The student will develop knowledge on the different experimental design in the field of research methodology in rehabilitation.
The student will increase knowledge on the available guidelines for the implementation of the experimental designs in the field of rehabilitation research.
The student will gain knowledge on the critical review of the literature regarding the methodology section and in particular on the choice of experimental design in rehabilitation.

Syllabus

Guidelines for the implementation of research: PICOT
Classification and description of experimental designs in rehabilitation:
Experimental studies:
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Cross over Studies
- Non-randomized controlled trials
Observational studies:
- Descriptive studies
- Case Studies:
° Cohort Study
° Cross-Sectional Study
° Case-control study
- Single case studies and case series

Description of the implementation of guidelines for the different types of studies:
- Consort Guidelines
- Strobe Guidelines
- Guidelines for Single Studies
- Tidier Checklist

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