OCTH 640: Research in Occupational Therapy
Credit Hours: (3)
Promotion of evidence-based practice to develop occupational therapy practitioners who are advanced consumers of research.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
All MOT courses utilize instructional strategies that rely on active learning and best teaching practices.
Additional instructional methods for each course are determined by course instructors in alignment with course content. These may include:
Goals and Objectives of the Course
B.5.1. Evidence Synthesis
Locate, select, and critique quantitative and qualitative research to analyze and evaluate scholarly activities that contribute to the development of a body of knowledge and evidence-based decision making. This includes the level of evidence, validity of research studies, strength of the methodology, relevance to the profession of occupational therapy.
B.5.2. Scholarly Study
Participate in scholarly activities that align with current research priorities and advance knowledge translation, professional practice, service delivery, or professional issues (e.g., scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning). At a minimum, this could include a literature review that requires analysis and synthesis of data.
B.5.3. Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Demonstrate the use of quantitative and qualitative methods for analyzing evidence to inform occupational therapy practice.
B.5.4. Ethical Policies and Procedures for Research
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical policies and procedures necessary to conduct human-subject research, educational research, or research related to population health.
Assessment Measures
Projects, assignments, competencies, and tests as appropriate.
Other Course Information
Additional course information provided as needed in course semester syllabi.
Review and Approval
February, 2009
June 5, 2025