Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evidence-Based Applications In Physiotherapy
Course Code: FRB352
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim is for students to be able to access scientific evidence for clinical problems, effectively use the PEDro database, evaluate research quality, and integrate evidence into the clinical decision-making process.

Course Content

Definition of evidence, classification of evidence levels are made. Evidence levels of physiotherapy and rahabilitation practices are discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic principles of the evidence-based physiotherapy approach.
2.Generates researchable PICO questions for clinical problems.
3.Obtains appropriate scientific evidence using the PEDro database.
4.Evaluates study quality based on the PEDro scale and research methodology.
5.Integrates scientific evidence into clinical decision making.
6.Compares different treatment options in clinical scenarios in line with the evidence.
7.Presents evidence-based solution suggestions verbally and in writing.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Herbert R, Jamtvedt G, Mead J, Hahen KB. Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy, Elsevier, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is evidence-based physiotherapy?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Clinical Question Formulation (PICO)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Accessing the PEDro database
Week 4 - Theoretical
PEDro search strategies (implementation)
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is RCT? Clinical meaning?
Week 6 - Theoretical
How to interpret the PEDro score?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Clinical scenario solution I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Clinical Scenario Solution II (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Student PEDro presentations (Lower extremity)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Student PEDro presentations (Upper extremity)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Student PEDro presentations (Spine)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Student PEDro presentations (Neurology)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student PEDro presentations (Cardiopulmonary)
Week 14 - Theoretical
General assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140456
Individual Work102020
Quiz112012
Midterm Examination112012
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026