AH2S25 - Research Methods 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH2S25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Physiotherapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhys Shorney | ||
| Module Team: | Jonathon Duffin, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100252 - physiotherapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to evaluate Physiotherapy interventions by analysing and applying research, audit, and service evaluations findings to inform practice.
Content Summary
Topics explored in this module include:
Types of research methodology – Qualitative and quantitative
Research methodology.
Ethical considerations and procedures
Interpretation of research data including the relevance of meta-analysis and systematic review
Quantitative Statistics (Descriptives, Normality, Parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, power calculations and sample size, regression models, reliability).
Qualitative Research study design and purpose
Designing a research project: sampling, recruiting and running studies
The mechanisms for measuring the effectiveness of assessment and interventions.
Research methodologies including evaluating strengths and weaknesses, ethical considerations, study design and data analysis.
Debating the implications for practice where no research or conflicting research evidence exists.
Critically analysing strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative studies including ethical considerations and critical appraisal of a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research articles.
Applying research, audit, and service evaluation findings to inform practice.
The role of audit in monitoring and improving standards of care.
Exploring best local, national, and international evidence relevant to health, care, policy and Physiotherapy practice. Identifying how these may be used to improve services, care standards and policies.
Using evidence-based, best practice approaches. Working in partnership with clients, families and communities to recognise how these can be utilised to provide the best Physiotherapy practice.
Keeping up to date by accessing evidence-based information and policy, applying digital literacy and critical appraisal skills.
Understanding and critically reflecting on adverse incidents: reporting and lessons learned. Learning from mistakes and methodologies for learning to prevent recurrence.
Working with multi-professional groups to develop effective improvement strategies for quality and safety, sharing feedback and learning from positive and adverse outcomes and experiences.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and apply research, audit, and service evaluation findings to inform quality improvement in physiotherapy practice. |
| LO2 | Analyse and develop the ability to work effectively with multi-professional teams, service users or communities to adapt services to improve the integrated care experience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | A presentation in relation to the planning and the application of research and audit outcomes to inform an aspect of subsequent service improvement. Aimed at enhancing the service users experience of physiotherapy practice. | 30 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |