Evaluating active learning in physiotherapy education

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of an active learning-based educational intervention on evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies among undergraduate physiotherapy students. Conducted at the Universidad Nacional de La Matanza, the intervention is integrated into a four-month Research Methods course and involves group activities such as literature searches, critical appraisals, and presentations. The study employs a pre-post quasi-experimental design without a control group, assessing primary outcomes like students' beliefs and perceived skills in EBP through a validated questionnaire. Secondary outcomes include academic engagement and student satisfaction, measured at multiple time points throughout the course.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Undergraduate students enrolled in the Research Methods course at the Universidad Nacional de La Matanza during the March-July 2024 term.
* Provided written informed consent.
* Attended at least 80% of course sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Students who withdrew from the course before completion of the follow-up period.
* Incomplete or missing baseline or final evaluation data.

Where it's running

• Universidad Nacional de la Matanza
  San Justo, Buenos Aires, Argentina Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mauro F Andreu, PhD
• Email: mfandreu@gmail.com
• Phone: (+54) 9 11 6 878 8298

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.