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Evidence-Based Practice

Course Description: This course introduces the principles and applications of evidence-based practice in physical therapy. It focuses on formulating clinical questions, searching for and critically appraising scientific evidence, and integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. It also develops students' skills in analyzing scientific studies, interpreting their results, and applying them to clinical decision-making in physical therapy practice.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

Explanation of the principles and importance of evidence-based practice.
Formulating answerable clinical questions using methodological frameworks such as PICO.
Effective search for scientific evidence and its retrieval from databases.
Critical evaluation of scientific research in terms of quality, validity, and clinical application.
Application of scientific evidence in clinical decision-making in physical therapy.
Presentation and discussion of scientific results in a professional and effective manner.

Course outputs :

Explanation of the core concepts and principles of evidence-based practice.
Description of research designs, levels of evidence, and core statistical concepts.
Clarification of the role of scientific evidence in clinical decision-making.
• Formulating structured clinical questions using the PICO model.
• Conduct effective searches in scientific databases.
• Critical appraisal of scientific research in terms of validity and clinical relevance.
• Applying scientific evidence to clinical cases and justifying treatment decisions.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in using scientific evidence to guide clinical practice.
• Adhering to ethical standards in the use, documentation, and publication of scientific evidence.

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  • Last updated: June 25, 2026

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