L.I.R.N. Evidence-based Practice Assignment
Assignment: Write a minimum of 150-200 word clinical application summary of a research
article. Students will be assigned a body region. Each student will then be responsible for
choosing one article from a peer-reviewed journal using the virtual library or APTA website in
relation to assigned body region. Students must have the article approved by the instructor prior
to submission of the clinical application summary. The instructor will approve the article based
on a peer reviewed journal not content or relevance to topic.
If the article is not turned in for approval by allotted time then student will not be able
to turn in assignment and will receive a ZERO. The student must turn in the article and the LIRN
assignment on Google Classroom. This assignment is DUE ON March 30, 2021.
Instructions:
The paper should be a minimum of 150-200 words, typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12
font, 1 margin. The assignment should be written in whole complete sentences in the third
person.
Write the paper in the following order:
I. Citation: AMA style MUST BE USED
II. Clinical Application:
a. Describe why was the research done
b. Describe any and all test and measurements used in the study
c. Describe why this research is important to PTAs in the clinic
d. Discuss the strength / weakness of the research conducted
Example: Use the following format.
I. Citation in AMA syle.
Salwachter AR, Freischlag JA, Sawyer RG, Sanfey HA. The training needs and priorities of male
and female surgeons and their trainees. J Am Coll Surg. 2005; 201: 199-205.
II. Clinical Application:
a. Introduction: The purpose (why the research was done) of this research was to
determine…Describe the tests and measurements used in the study to prove
the purpose of the research.describe why this research is important (how can
it be used) to the PTAs in the clinic..finally discuss strength and weaknesses of
the research conducted.
