Comparing teaching methods in physiotherapy education
Comparison of Flipped and Team-Based Learning Models in Cervical Region Manual Therapy Teaching: A Mixed Method Study
NA · Isparta University of Applied Sciences · NCT06397495
This study tests whether a new teaching method called a flipped classroom helps physiotherapy students learn cervical manual therapy skills better than traditional teaching methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 27 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Isparta University of Applied Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Isparta) |
| Trial ID | NCT06397495 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two different educational models in teaching cervical manual therapy to physiotherapy students. With the shift to online learning due to the pandemic, the study aims to assess how a flipped classroom model compares to traditional teaching methods in enhancing practical skills. A total of 100 senior students from Suleyman Demirel University will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard instruction or an experimental group utilizing the flipped model. The goal is to determine which approach leads to better learning outcomes in manual therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are senior physiotherapy students who have not previously participated in manual therapy courses and have access to the necessary technology.
Not a fit: Students who have already taken a vocational course on cervical manual therapy or those unwilling to participate in distance education may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of physiotherapy education and improve students' practical skills in manual therapy.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of blended education models is gaining traction, this specific comparison of teaching methods in physiotherapy education is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Not to have participated in a vocational course program on manual therapy of the cervical region, * Sufficient internet access, * Acceptance of distance education if included in the experimental group, * Having and actively using a cell phone or computer with a smart operating system, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * The student wants to quit the study and does not fill in the data collection forms
Where this trial is running
Isparta
- Süleyman Demirel Univesity — Isparta, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ziya Yıldız, Pt
- Email: ziyayildiz@isparta.edu.tr
- Phone: 05075077573
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Educational Problems, Surveys and Questionnaires, Flipped Model, Physiotherapy Education, Cervical Manual Therapy, Psychomotor Skill