Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

• Compare and contrast program evaluation and quality improvement research.
• Analyze the importance of program evaluation in OT practice.
• Evaluate outcome measures and interpret use in outcomes research.
• Evaluate current evidence of OT outcomes.
• Critique and analyze outcome research designs.
• Evaluate current outcome measures and identify gaps in current measures.
• Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Design a program evaluation research proposal.