2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

DPT 6340 RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE I

This course focuses upon principles of research and statistical analysis in health-related professional literature. In-depth look at the philosophy and methodology of "evidence-based practice" and "outcomes assessment" in clinical research and practice (formal measurement tools, and clinical outcomes). This course will cover research design and analysis principles, outcome measure development and utilization. Students in this course will develop a model "outcome" collection sheet that will later be individualized for use during Doctoral Seminar 1, 2 and 3 and during Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DPT*6100 and Petition Required.