EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 2: RESEARCH DESIGN, METHODS, AND ANALYSIS

OCCTHER 734

Critically analyze the rigor and evidence supporting current occupation-based interventions for populations served by occupational therapists, create a professional presentation based on this research, and create materials to translate this information for consumer use. Understand key issues and current occupational science trends in fostering access to and equitable participation in occupations.

OCCTHER 771

Provides the opportunity to establish or advance understanding of evidence-based practice through critical exploration of research ethics and approaches. Critically review literature relevant to occupational therapy and determine how research findings can inform practice. First in the evidence-based practice sequence leading to the development of a proposal and completion of a scholarly study.

OCCTHER 871

Examine and apply to a specific intervention or topic that is relevant to professional development goals and/or capstone project. Leverage appropriate methodologies, analytic tools and procedural reasoning in support of recommendations regarding the application of the intervention or approach in the practice environment.

OCCTHER 773

Supports the completion of a scholarly study and the skills needed to translate research to practice. Through a series of lectures, statistics/writing consultations, and mentored research, students complete and publicly present their scholarly work.

OCCTHER 812

Occupational therapy's role in the history and continuing evolution of health care, education, and social welfare. Discussion of the theoretical, evidence, and policy trends influencing occupational therapy practice across settings. Emphasizes development of leadership skills for shaping, advocating and guiding occupational therapy through a continually evolving practice landscape.