PT 760 Special Project I
This evidence-based practice course serves as Part 1 of the Capstone Experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This Special Project is intended to build upon the theory and clinical courses taken to date, as well as upon professional practice coursework. Students will perform individual PICO projects of topics in physical therapy related to examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care (intervention). Groups will meet with their faculty advisors to decide which question to pursue. This group PICO will become the basis for the Capstone project which spans the spring and summer semesters. Student groups will again review the literature more extensively and refine their research question. Using independent and self-directed learning, students will: (1) identify and assess the value of the issue-related scientific literature to the clinical decision-making; (2) select, justify, and present a research question chosen to best facilitate clinical decision-making; and (3) design a research project based on the findings of the group PICO investigation. This Special Project I is intended to expand the students’ ability to appropriately use research literature to guide clinical decision-making and practice.
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