Physiotherapy

Applied Research in Physiotherapy III2

Investigação Aplicada em Fisioterapia III

Course code:9504410

Ângela Maria Correia de Figueiredo Abreu Pereira

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

At end of the curricular unit students should be able to demonstrates kills and capabilities to:

  • Apply the techniques of scientific research;
  • Develop a critical stance towards the existing information;
  • Integrate newsgroups theoretical and methodological issues and specific problems in the field of Physiotherapy;
  • Recognize and use different methods and instruments for data collection;
  • Use different methods of analysis and interpretation of data, qualitative and quantitative;
  • Display, analyze and interpret data;
  • Develop a scientific paper;
  • Develop a work of research (monograph).
Syllabus:
 
Critical analysis of literature.
Practical application of content developed in UC Research Methods and   Research in Physiotherapy I and II, in order to implement the research project, as well as its method of collecting and analysing data.
 
Suggested Bibliography:
  • American Psychological Association (2010) Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th ed., Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
  • Fortin MF (1999) O Processo de Investigação: Da concepção à realização. Loures: Lusociência Edidora
  • Martins G (2000) Guia para elaboração de Monografias e Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso. São Paulo: Atlas Editora
  • Pestana M, Gageiro J (2003) Análise dos Dados para Ciências Sociais. A Complementaridade do SPSS. 3rd ed., Lisboa: Edições Silabo
  • Eco H (1989) Como se faz uma tese. São Paulo: Perspectiva
  • Jenkins S, Price CJ & Twomey L (1998) The Researching Therapist. A practical guide to performing and communicating research. London: Churchill livingstone.