There is an emerging evidence base for rehabilitation practice. This unit therefore provides an overview of the research process and critique of current evidence in rehabilitation. Students are required to examine the domains and levels of evidence in evidence-based practice; undertake the assessment of literature quality using PeDro, GRADE and Consort statements; assess quality issues associated with treatment and diagnosis in the rehabilitation literature; and review related research methods and statistical analyses. The unit introduces fundamentals of research design ethics and informed consent, and the development of a focused research proposal and pilot project related to an area of... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Barbara Singer and Winthrop Professor Kevin Singer
