CODE 67939 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 1 OSTETRICIA 9278 (L/SNT1) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/40 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL OBSTETRICS TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course module, students should be able to: Identify the different types of clinical studies and understand their appropriate applications Understand the structure of a scientific paper and critically evaluate published literature Recognize various types of bias, identify them in study protocols and published research, and suggest strategies for their prevention Understand the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in scientific research and the role of the Ethics Committee Critically assess the strength of available evidence based on the evidence hierarchy TEACHING METHODS The teaching methods will be blended, combining traditional lectures with interactive sessions and group activities (e.g., article analysis, use of checklists, identification of bias). The module will conclude with group presentations to the class, showcasing the results of their projects. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Introduction to Research Types of Clinical Studies Qualitative and Quantitative Research Bias in Research Use of Checklists for Critical Appraisal Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Research Role of the Ethics Committee RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY All study materials will be shared during lessons TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD CLAUDIA MASSAROTTI Ricevimento: it is possible to schedule an appointment, by emailing claudia.massarotti@unige.it LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam will be written and divided into two parts: the first will consist of multiple-choice questions, while the second will include open-ended questions requiring case analysis (e.g., identifying the type of study, recognizing potential biases, and suggesting strategies to address them). An optional oral component may be added upon the student's request. ASSESSMENT METHODS The multiple-choice questions will assess basic knowledge of research methodology (1 point for each correct answer), while the open-ended questions will evaluate the ability to critically analyze cases (up to 3 points for each answer). The maximum score is 31 (equivalent to a grade of 30 with honors), and the exam is considered passed with a score of at least 18/31. The optional oral component, if requested by the student, will assess the ability to analyze, identify issues, and describe potential strategies for addressing them, using appropriate terminology. The oral exam can either improve or lower the final grade.
