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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy: Evidence-Based Practice

Tutorials and Types of Studies

For more information from the source of this content see:

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
In-depth tutorial to EBP from Duke University and University of North Carolina.

Levels of Evidence for Outcomes Research

Source: Deborah Lieberman, M. H. S. A., & Tickle-Degnen, L. (2002). EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FORUM. May/June, Volume 56 Number 3

Hierarchies of Evidence based on Questions

Research Pyramid

Source: Tomlin, G., & Borgetto, B. (2011). Research pyramid: A new evidence-based practice model for occupational therapy. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(2), 189-196.

Steps

ASK. Create a focused, searchable clinical question.
ACQUIRE or ACCESS. Search for the information.
APPRAISE your results critically.
APPLY results to your patient.
ASSESS. Evaluate the effects of Step 4, reformulate and repeat process if necessary. Also look at your process and correct/improve as necessary.

For more information on the EBP process please see: Bennett, S., & Bennett, J. W. (2000). The process of evidence‐based practice in occupational therapy: Informing clinical decisions. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 47(4), 171-180.

Appraisal Template

AOTA Abstract Template for Quantitative Studies brought to you by USC.

Critically-Appraised-Paper-Guidelines

PICO Example (Visual)