PT 769 Evidence-Based Practice I

This is the first of a three-course series that introduces physical therapy students to the principles of evidence based practice. Students will learn the levels of the evidence pyramid, and the types of studies found within it. Students will be introduced to topics related to asking questions, searching the literature, research design, and statistical methods.

Credits

2

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. Explain the role of scientific literature in physical therapy education and practice.
2. Utilize library resources to search for scientific literature and other relevant resources.
3. Identify types of variables and analyses commonly used in physical therapy research.
4. Select appropriate types of variables and analyses and interpret statistical evidence.
5. Interpret statistical results to identify appropriate clinical application of results.
6. Analyze and interpret the types of studies in the levels of evidence pyramid, and key characteristics of each.
7. Participate in critical analysis of the physical therapy literature using an appropriate evaluation tool including analysis of quality of and appropriate use of the literature to practice.