OT 503 Evidence-Based Practice I
Evidence-based Practice I is the first part of a series that provides students with a thorough understanding of the importance of research to the profession of occupational therapy and strategies to engage in evidence-based practice with clients. An important skill for an occupational therapist is the ability to read, understand, and use the research of the profession. Students will be able to critique the research of occupational therapy and make decisions about whether to and how to apply information to clinical practice. Topics covered in this course include basic concepts of research, an overview of research designs and methods, methods of data analysis, and concepts of examining research evidence critically. After learning the basics of locating appropriate research and reading research evidence critically, Evidence-based practice I will focus on experimental research whereas Research II will focus on non-experimental research.