OTD 734 Research Integration and Knowledge Translation in Occupational Therapy
As the second course with a focus on evidence-based practice, this course will provide a deeper examination of research concepts, questions and issues with a focus on research integration and knowledge translation as applied to occupational therapy practice and professional priorities. Engaged in the research process, students will demonstrate research competencies through clinical/critical question formation, finding and evaluating evidence, interpreting and synthesizing information, and prepare written and oral scholarly works to disseminate findings and recommendations. Students will consider ethical practice policies and processes related to research. Students will understand grant acquisition as a funding option supporting scholarship and program development.