Systematic Review on Pedagogical Tools for Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy

A systematic review of 34 studies with 3,048 participants evaluating educational strategies for clinical reasoning in physiotherapy. Gérard Ndacayisaba authored this review, which includes studies published between January 1, 2015 and February 28, 2026. The review synthesizes evidence on simulation-based, digital, active learning, and structured educational programs.

Use Cases

• Compare the effectiveness of simulation-based learning versus case-based learning for clinical decision-making.
• Identify effective digital tools, such as virtual reality or mobile applications, for enhancing self-efficacy in physiotherapy students.
• Evaluate the impact of structured educational programs like residencies and workshops on professional attitudes.
• Inform the design of physiotherapy curricula based on evidence from moderate-to-high quality studies.

Strengths

• Includes 34 studies with a total of 3,048 participants, providing a substantial evidence base.
• Assesses methodological quality using standardized tools (MERSQI and MMAT).
• Covers a defined time range of studies published from 2015 to 2026.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 101.4 KB DOCX file, indicating a very small-scale document rather than a large primary data collection.
• Row count and column-level data are unknown; the content is a narrative synthesis.
• The description does not specify the geographic origin of the included studies, which may limit generalizability.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Central.

Time Range

2015-01-01 to 2026-02-28

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 06:55:23