Undergraduate research implementation in physiotherapy: a hands-on and real experience of a randomised controlled trial

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dc.contributor.authorSancho Amundarain, Igor
dc.contributor.authorAraolaza Arrieta, Maialen
dc.contributor.authorVillanueva Ruiz, Iker
dc.contributor.authorArbillaga Etxarri, Ane
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-22T09:06:48Z
dc.date.available2024-11-22T09:06:48Z
dc.date.issued2023-12
dc.date.updated2024-11-22T09:06:47Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the gold standard approach in physiotherapy, and it is essential that students are aware that it is the appropriate way to provide the patient with the best possible treatment. Undergraduate research (UR) can positively influence learning outcomes and research competencies related to EBP compared to traditional methods of higher education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of implementing a research-based activity (i.e., active participation in a randomised controlled trial [RCT]) in the UR programme on the learning and acquisition of research methodology-related competencies by first-year physiotherapy students. Methods: Students in the first academic year of the Bachelor´s Degree in Physiotherapy of University of Deusto (Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain) who were enrolled in the subject ‘Introduction to Research Methodology’ were invited to take part in a real RCT which consisted of three groups: intervention, placebo, and control group. While the RCT was carried out, researchers and/or participants roles were combined among students during the semester. At the end, a questionnaire that included open and closed questions was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the UR strategies used in students´ acquisition of theoretical knowledge, research competencies, self-efficacy of RCT skills and procedures. Lecturers also completed the questionnaire to evaluate their experience. Results: From the 114 students enrolled in the subject, 102 participated in the RCT and 110 answered the final questionnaire. Regarding the development of research competencies, UR had a positive or very positive impact on critical thinking (67% and 18%, respectively) and in the assessment of methodological quality (66% and 23%, respectively). Furthermore, most students reported that the implementation of the RCT facilitated their knowledge of placebo, detection of bias, development of critical thinking and a better understanding of methodological issues in research. Lecturers reported an additional burden that was difficult to reconcile with daily duties. Conclusion: The novel UR program provided students with a new opportunity to improve their knowledge of RCT procedures, thus making the learning process more meaningful. Therefore, ways of teaching and learning focused on improving research and inquiry attitudes should be considered and integrated into the health care curriculum, especially in physiotherapy programs, to ensure the transfer of EBP for the provision of the best care. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Registry: ACTRN12622000263796p (14/02/2022).en
dc.identifier.citationSancho, I., Araolaza-Arrieta, M., Villanueva-Ruiz, I., & Arbillaga-Etxarri, A. (2023). Undergraduate research implementation in physiotherapy: a hands-on and real experience of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Medical Education, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/S12909-023-04716-0
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/S12909-023-04716-0
dc.identifier.eissn1472-6920
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/2082
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltd
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2023
dc.subject.otherEvidence-based practice
dc.subject.otherPhysiotherapy
dc.subject.otherUndergraduate research
dc.titleUndergraduate research implementation in physiotherapy: a hands-on and real experience of a randomised controlled trialen
dc.typejournal article
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.titleBMC Medical Education
oaire.citation.volume23
oaire.licenseConditionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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