PT 778 Critical Assessment of the Literature and Evidence Informed Practice

This course develops skills in the application of evidence-based practice as a model for effective clinical decision making. The critical assessment of scientific information, an essential element of evidence-based practice, is included in this course. PT clinical doctoral learners apply principles of evidence-based practice in the use of current ‘Best Evidence’ to make patient-focused decisions in day-to-day clinical practice. The course includes an analysis and application of secondary literature sources for time-efficient, valid, and reliable tools for engaging in EBP. Basic principles of epidemiological research commonly used in EBP decision making are also included. (3)