Applying Evidence to Practice I

Catalog description

This is the first of two courses that builds upon foundational research skills and knowledge on evidence-based practice to use data in support of research/practice in a specific area of clinical interest. This course helps students evaluate the effect(s) of occupational therapy intervention on client outcomes. In this initial course, students develop the necessary skill sets to define researchable practice-based questions, identify current and relevant research literature, and find occupation-centered measures to support their Doctoral Capstone Experiences (DCE) project. Students also enhance their proficiency at conducting self-directed database searches and determining the quality of published research to guide clinical practice decisions. Several products from this course support the development of the OTD capstone project.