Evidence-based Physiotherapy
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG10AP30 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 1.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Svahn, Tarja |
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| Teacher Team: | Finne, Merja |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| FYSTER-2015 |
1 spring |
1.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| FYSTER-2016 |
1 spring |
1.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students
- know what is meant by evidence-based practice
- are aware of the importance of evidence-based practice for physiotherapy
- know how to apply evidence-based knowledge to practical physiotherapy situations
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Contents
Evidence-based practice; evidence-based clinical decision-making throughout the physiotherapy process; reliable research knowledge; effectiveness of physiotherapy
Recommended or Required Reading
Kirjallisuus:
Elomaa Leena, Mikkola Hannele. Näytön jäljillä. Tiedonhaku näyttöön perustuvassa hoitotyössä. Turun ammattikorkeakoulun oppimateriaaleja 12. 5. uudistettu painos. Turku 2010.
Suomen Kuntaliitto & Suomen fysioterapeutit ry & FYSI ry. Fysioterapianimikkeistö 2007. Suomen kuntaliitto 2007.
Material given by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, analysis of a scientific physiotherapy paper
Assessment Criteria
Pass:
The student is able to define the elements in evidence based practice and understands how to implement these in physiotherapy practices. The student has the knowledge in how to use physiotherapy guidelines in decision-making. The student knows the basics in reading and analyzing scientific papers.
Fail:
The student cannot define the elements in evidence based practice and don’t understands how to implement these in physiotherapy practices. The student doesn’t have the knowledge in how to use physiotherapy guidelines in decision-making. The student has poor knowledge in reading and analyzing scientific papers.
Assessment Methods
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
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