This course introduces the concept of evidence-based practice in physical therapy including the formulation of answerable clinical questions, methods of obtaining peer-reviewed evidence to those clinical questions, and how to critically appraise evidence once located. This course is a lecture and seminar course that will focus on developing the skills need for evaluating, critiquing, and consuming the literature germane to physical therapy practice. Current journal articles, texts, and online resources will be used in the course to develop critical reading and writing skills.

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Learning Outcome:

Upon completion, students will possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• What do we mean by ‘high quality clinical research’?

• What do we mean by ‘patient preferences’?

• What do we mean by ‘practice knowledge’?

• Additional factors and The process of clinical decision-making

• Importance of evidence-based Physical Therapy: For patients, For physiotherapists, The profession and For funders of Physical Therapy services,

• History of Evidence-Based Health Care and

• Steps for practicing evidence-based Physical Therapy.

Recommended Texts

1. Practical Evidence based physiotherapy By, Rob Herbert, Gro Jamtdvedt, Judy Mead & Kare Birger Hagen.(to download click here)

2. Professionalism in Physical Therapy: History, Practice, & Development, Lisa L. Dutton, PT, PhD.

3. Asking the right question-A guide to critical thinking, 8th Edition By, M. Neil. Browne & Stuart M Keeley.

4. APTA. Guide to Physical Therapy Practice: Revised second edition. Alexandria, VA: American Physical Therapy Association; 2003. ISBN: 978-1-887759-85.

Assessment Criteria:

Assessment schedule: 3 tests & one send-up written examination including objective & subjective (SEQs, LEQs) type questions
Internal Assessment (based on class tests, class performance, and attendance): 10 Marks
Written: 90 Marks
Practical: N/A

Classes Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday: 10:30 AM