Lecture 1 - Exam 1

Question 1

What are the 3 pillars of evidence based practice

Answer 1

Research, pt values, clinical experience

Question 2

What are CPGS

Answer 2

Systematically developed statements to guide clinicians in using the best available clinical evidence in patient care

Question 3

What is a conceptual framework

Answer 3

Provides structure
Gathers data
Organizes data

Question 4

What are some examples of conceptual framework

Answer 4

ICF model
Hedman Model
Schenkman Model

Question 5

What is the HOAC

Answer 5

Hypothesis-oriented algorithm for clinicians

PT makes hypothesis based on what the patient reports/demonstrates

Question 6

What is a hypothesis and how do we use it in the clinic

Answer 6

One possible explanation of the cause(s) to a patient/client’s problem

Hypothesis generation assists in CDM

Helps to determine the relationship between functional limitation and underlying impairments

Question 7

Motor control is governed by what 3 overall factors

Answer 7

Task, Environment, Individual

The individual generates movement to meet the demands of the task being performed within a specific environment

Question 8

Describe PT diagnosis vs MD diagnosis

Answer 8

PT dx: includes level of impairment, activity limitations, participation restriction; treats the symptoms of the issue

MD dx: identification of a disease, disorder, condition; pathology/pathophysiology

Question 9

What is the difference between a screen and an exam?

Answer 9

Screen: quick to rule in/out

Exam: further investigation into a specific system, more in depth