Evidence Based Practice

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This course provides a foundation in evidence-based practice (EBP) for physical therapists. The course addresses the five steps necessary for implementing EBP: asking a clinical question, searching the literature, critically appraising the literature, applying evidence, and evaluating outcomes. Students have the opportunity to look at practical examples from rehabilitation literature including intervention, diagnostic, and prognostic studies, systematic reviews/meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines. Students also examine research design, reliability and validity, sampling, variables, and statistical analyses commonly used in rehabilitation research. Class format includes lectures and small group learning activities.