DPT 5361 Outcome Assessment

This course explores approaches to the appraisal of health, functional outcomes, and the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. Students study specific metrics utilized for outcomes assessment, and analyze common health and rehabilitation outcomes measures in terms of reliability, validity, clinical utility, and cost effectiveness. A working knowledge of these topics is developed through lecture, discussion and case-based examples. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters

Credits

1

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

1

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters