PHTY41010 Physiotherapy Research

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module builds upon the core stage 3 module Research Methods. In this module students will apply the skills gained in stage 3 to undertake field work data collection. Within groups students will consolidate their knowledge in relation to literature review and problem-solving, as well as research methodologies while critically evaluating an aspect of contemporary health care. On completion the group will disseminate their work in the form of a paper ready for submission to a target journal, together with a poster.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand, select and employ appropriate research methodologies to evaluate an aspect of contemporary health care 2. Analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, the data collected. 3. Present a piece of scientific writing developed following an effective team engagement process. 4. Present a poster for a conference.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

6
Project Supervision

6
Autonomous Student Learning

220
Total

232
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
There will be limited lectures associated with this module.
Small student groups will work with a supervisor to define an area of study, undertake the research and write up their work. There is a collaborative teaching and learning approach associated with this module. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: Small groups (3-5) of students will work together in collaboration with a supervisor to undertake their work. Week 12 n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will work with a supervisor throughout and will be given feedback on their work as it progresses.

Name Role
Professor Brian Caulfield Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Caitriona Cunningham Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cailbhe Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Catherine Doody Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Hamish Fleming Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Brona Fullen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Deirdre Hurley Osing Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Ulrik McCarthy Persson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinéad McMahon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Cliona O'Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Keith Smart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer