Outcome Assessment

Catalog description

This course explores approaches to the appraisal of health, functional outcomes, and the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. Students study specific metrics utilized for outcomes assessment, and analyze common health and rehabilitation outcomes measures in terms of reliability, validity, clinical utility, and cost effectiveness. The field of health informatics is introduced with an emphasis on improving the outcomes of physical therapy care. A working knowledge of these topics is developed through lecture, discussion, and case-based examples. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters