Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Which of the following best describes the primary aim of clinical research?

A physical therapist is treating a patient with a complex musculoskeletal injury. How can research best assist the therapist in making informed decisions about the patient's care?

What is the ultimate goal of research, according to Beck & Polit (2017)?

In the context of patient care, why is it important for physical and occupational therapists to engage with research findings?

Which aspect of patient management involves setting goals and designing a study?

A physical therapist consistently uses a specific joint mobilization technique because it was taught by a respected instructor, without considering recent evidence suggesting alternative approaches. Which source of knowledge is primarily influencing this therapist's practice?

A newly graduated occupational therapist decides to implement an intervention strategy based solely on the methods used during their clinical internships, without exploring the underlying theoretical rationale or recent research findings. What is the main limitation of relying primarily on this source of knowledge?

What type of research is used to investigate the efficacy of caregiver-provided PT home programs for children with motor delay?

Which approach exemplifies reliance on 'tradition' as a source of knowledge in therapeutic practice?

A rehabilitation team is debating the use of a specific modality. Some therapists support its use because they have seen positive results in their patients, while others are skeptical due to recent studies questioning its effectiveness. Which of the following best describes the situation?

A researcher discovers a novel correlation while analyzing data for an unrelated study. Which source of research problems does this exemplify?

Which research approach is characterized by the manipulation of variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

A researcher is conducting a study to determine if there is a relationship between the number of hours students spend studying and their exam scores. Which type of research is being conducted?

When formulating a research problem, what is the primary importance of considering 'critical mass'?

Which component is essential when stating a research problem, as it significantly influences the research design and methodology?

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes experimental research from other types of research?

In the context of research problem selection, what does 'feasibility' primarily refer to?

Which key characteristic MUST be present for a study to be considered experimental?

What is a significant limitation of quasi-experimental designs compared to true experimental designs?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-stated research objective?

Which type of research is MOST suitable when exploring a novel intervention or topic with limited prior research?

A research team is developing a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a new educational program. According to the content, which consideration aligns with the 'significance' criterion for ethical research conduct?

Which of the following elements is necessary when planning a study that aims to test relationships between variables, rather than simply describing phenomena?

Which type of research involves data collection at a single point in time, examining different segments of the population?

A researcher is interested in studying the impact of screen time on sleep quality among adolescents. In this scenario, what would be the independent variable?

What is the MAIN purpose of descriptive research?

In experimental research, what does 'manipulation' refer to?

Why is control important in experimental research?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of qualitative research?

In the scientific method, what is the primary role of the 'experiment' step?

Which of the following is the most likely focus of applied research in physical therapy?

A physical therapist observes that patients with a specific shoulder injury consistently report difficulty reaching overhead after prolonged sitting. According to the scientific method, what is the next step the therapist should take?

What is the primary goal of the 'examination' phase within the PT patient management model?

In quantitative research, objectivity is critical. What does this imply for the researcher?

A research study finds a positive correlation between time spent performing manual therapy and decreased pain levels in patients with chronic lower back pain. What is a valid interpretation of this finding?

Why is it important to disseminate the findings of a research study?

Which of the following best describes the 'evaluation' phase in the PT patient management model?

What is a key difference in the approach to subjectivity and objectivity between qualitative and quantitative research?

Which of the following is the correct format for a direct quote with a page number in APA style?

In APA style, how should the title of a source be capitalized in an in-text citation?

When including a direct quote in a sentence, where does the page number appear in the citation?

How should you cite a source in-text when it has two authors?

When citing a direct quote from Jones (1998) on page 199, which of the following is the most appropriate way to introduce the quote?

Which of the following titles is correctly capitalized according to APA style for in-text citations?

How should the first word after a colon or dash in a title be capitalized according to APA style?

What is the correct way to format an in-text citation for Ahmed (2016) according to APA style?