Evaluating active learning in physiotherapy education
Impact of Active Learning on Beliefs, Attitudes, Perceived Skills, and Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students
NA · Universidad Nacional de la Matanza · NCT06945367
This study is testing if hands-on learning activities can help undergraduate physiotherapy students feel more confident and skilled in using evidence-based practices during their training.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Nacional de la Matanza (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (San Justo, Buenos Aires) |
| Trial ID | NCT06945367 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are undergraduate physiotherapy students enrolled in the Research Methods course at the Universidad Nacional de La Matanza.
Not a fit: Students who withdraw from the course or do not complete the follow-up evaluations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the EBP competencies of physiotherapy students, leading to improved patient care in their future practice.
How similar studies have performed: While similar educational interventions have shown promise in enhancing EBP competencies, this specific approach is novel in the context of physiotherapy education.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
San Justo, Buenos Aires
- 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
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: Health Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Physical Therapy Specialty, Education, Professional