Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Research Methodology II

Course overview

Clinicians and researchers frequently struggle to bridge the gap between high-level scientific discoveries and their practical application in diverse healthcare settings. This course addresses this critical disconnect by exploring advanced research methodologies beyond traditional clinical trials, focusing on how evidence is synthesized, implemented, and valued in the real world. Participants will examine a broad spectrum of research designs, including qualitative investigations that uncover patient experiences, consensus-based methods for developing clinical guidelines, and the multistaged pipeline of translational research. Furthermore, the curriculum delves into implementation science to improve the uptake of best practices and cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate the economic impact of interventions. Designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals, this course is applicable across outpatient, inpatient, and academic settings. By the end of this series, learners will possess the critical appraisal tools and methodological knowledge necessary to navigate contemporary healthcare research and improve population-level outcomes.