Research
Research Overview
Research at St. Andrew’s College of Physiotherapy, Hadapsar, Pune is an integral component of academic excellence and evidence-based clinical practice. The institution actively promotes a strong research culture among faculty members and students to advance physiotherapy science, enhance patient care, and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare system
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Research Publications
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Research Projects
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Conferences & Workshops
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Research Publications
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Research Projects
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Conferences & Workshops
Dr. David K. Pillai
President
A Unique Learning Environment
We provide students with a unique environment to learn. Studies include physical, biological, medical, behavioral and physiotherapy. For subjects that have practical components, theoretical considerations are presented in lectures, seminars, tutorials and normally precede practical classes. Clinical studies begin in Year 2 with students allocated to teaching hospitals throughout the course. Student Life makes a positive difference. We offer programs and services that are designed to help you make the most of your good experience. Your involvement in Student Life is essential in making your campus life a valuable one. We encourage you to participate in out-of-the-classroom activities, become involved, and learn from those same experiences. Studies have shown that involvement outside the classroom not only assists a student in being successful at an institution but also gives a graduate an extra edge in their future career. Studies have shown that involvement outside the classroom not only assists a student in being successful at an institution but also gives a graduate an extra edge in their future career.
Research Focus
Our research initiatives emphasize evidence-based physiotherapy, clinical innovation, and community health improvement through interdisciplinary studies and outcome-based research.
Research Objectives
To promote scientific inquiry, clinical research skills, and publication-oriented academic culture among students and faculty in rehabilitation and healthcare sciences.
Research Innovation
We uphold ethical research practices, encourage innovative clinical investigations, and support research projects that contribute to advancing physiotherapy education and patient care.
Research Ethics & Policies
1. Ethical Research Practices
- All research activities shall be conducted in accordance with institutional ethics guidelines and applicable regulatory norms.
- Prior approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) is mandatory for all clinical and human subject research.
- Informed consent must be obtained from participants before inclusion in any study.
2. Patient Safety & Confidentiality
- The safety, dignity, and rights of participants shall be given utmost priority.
- Personal and medical information must be kept confidential and used only for approved research purposes.
- Data protection standards shall be followed to ensure privacy and ethical compliance.
3. Academic Integrity
- Researchers must uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, and unethical publication practices are strictly prohibited.
- Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are mandatory in all research publications.
4. Compliance & Monitoring
- All research projects shall comply with MUHS, Central Council, and Government regulations.
- Periodic review and monitoring of ongoing research shall be conducted to ensure adherence to approved protocols.
- Any ethical violations shall be subject to institutional review and disciplinary action.