OVERVIEW

The course aims to equip students with the skills to evaluate the validity of scientific articles and conduct effective research in specific databases. It will delve into the evolution of rehabilitation, distinguishing between traditional methods and outcome-oriented approaches, and will examine various types of outcomes, teaching how to recognize and assess their effectiveness. The objective is to develop a critical understanding of rehabilitation methodologies based on scientific evidence and tangible results.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

AIMS

The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to distinguish the validity of scientific articles and to acquire the ability to conduct effective research in the specific databases of the field.

The course will illustrate the foundations and history of the evolution of rehabilitation, outlining the differences between traditional rehabilitation and outcome-oriented rehabilitation. It also aims to delve into the various types of outcomes, offering tools to recognize and assess their effectiveness.

This course seeks to develop a critical understanding of rehabilitation methodologies, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based outcomes and result-oriented practices.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to independently evaluate different treatment outcomes and, consequently, modify the project based on the observations and evaluations made.

They will know how to search for articles in available databases and recognize scientific evidence.

TEACHING METHODS

Attendance is compulsory at 75%. Lectures will be face-to-face with presentation of slides and videos. Active student participation will be required through the use of group activities and/or the completion of surveys using computer systems.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

SYLLABUS

• Basic Knowledge of EBM and EBP
• Understanding the Fundamentals of Research
• Recognizing Articles and Their Reliability
• Search Engines
• Evolution of Rehabilitation
• Outcome-Oriented Rehabilitation
• Clinical Appropriateness
• Effectiveness Evaluation in Rehabilitation
• Guiding Criteria for Rehabilitation Interventions
• Types of Approaches to Evaluation
• Logical Process in the Evaluation of Rehabilitation Health Interventions
• Utility of Outcomes
  • Global Outcome
  • Functional Outcome
  • Specific Outcome
  • Goal

LESSONS

LESSONS START

MARCH AND APRIL

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination. If the lecturer is absent during the oral examination, a written examination will be provided.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral or written examination is evaluated through a general question, the ability to exhibit and communication skills, and with a more specific question the ability to reason and the ability to apply knowledge through the solution of a problem.

FURTHER INFORMATION

students receive during the first lesson the contact details of the teacher who can be contacted by phone or email