Scholarly Inquiry & EBP I

Catalog description

An introduction to research methods and scholarly activities with emphasis on evidence-based practice, outcomes research, determining levels of evidence, and contributing to the advancement of the occupational therapy body of knowledge. Students will study the theoretical foundations of evidence-based practice and develop a framework to support sound clinical reasoning. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to search, retrieve, and organize scientific evidence from sources of knowledge. Following an introduction to psychometrics and principles of measurement in healthcare, students will learn to critically evaluate current literature to inform clinical decisions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous semester