PT 518 - Evidence-Based Practice

Institution:

Clarkson University

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Description:

Presentation and development of concepts of evidence-based practice (EBP), and skills for critical evaluation of physical therapy research literature. Evaluation of both qualitative and quantitative research designs. Each student selects an EBP question to pursue throughout the semester. Emphasis on learning how to search for, identify, and obtain appropriate literature, analyze different types of evidence critically, and summarize findings. Individual research articles are critiqued, and a comprehensive review of literature related to the topics chosen are developed. This course culminates in a mock professional meeting at which each student presents his/her findings in a formal Poster Presentation.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarkson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 268-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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