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Dr. Amy McDevitt: The Problem with 'Usual Care' in PT Research + Fixing the Gap in Evidence
Manage episode 496298099 series 2894860
What does “usual care” really mean in physical therapy research — and why is it so inconsistently applied across studies?
In this episode, Dr. Amy McDevitt joins us for a deep-dive conversation into the limitations of current PT research and how vague terms like "usual care" are impacting evidence-informed practice.
Dr. McDevitt discusses:
- Why “nothing” should never be a control in clinical trials
- How heel pain and orthotic studies show cracks in research design
- The evolving role of manual therapy and therapeutic alliance
- Her collaborative work with Dr. Moyo Tillery on minority faculty representation
- Advice for early-career academics and clinical researchers
- The connection between burnout, purpose, and academic productivity
This episode is a must-listen for PTs, educators, researchers, and anyone passionate about improving the quality of care through better scholarship.
195 episodes
Manage episode 496298099 series 2894860
What does “usual care” really mean in physical therapy research — and why is it so inconsistently applied across studies?
In this episode, Dr. Amy McDevitt joins us for a deep-dive conversation into the limitations of current PT research and how vague terms like "usual care" are impacting evidence-informed practice.
Dr. McDevitt discusses:
- Why “nothing” should never be a control in clinical trials
- How heel pain and orthotic studies show cracks in research design
- The evolving role of manual therapy and therapeutic alliance
- Her collaborative work with Dr. Moyo Tillery on minority faculty representation
- Advice for early-career academics and clinical researchers
- The connection between burnout, purpose, and academic productivity
This episode is a must-listen for PTs, educators, researchers, and anyone passionate about improving the quality of care through better scholarship.
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