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100
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Foreword
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C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
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101
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Clinical Research
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Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
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The current state-of-the-art in clinical O&P
research is the result of more than 200 years of
developments. Basic concepts and categories of
clinical research are discussed as well as the
essential elements of research such as interventions
and contr...
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105
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Types of Clinical Studies
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Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
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Experimental and descriptive research in O&P are
the focus of this article. The author discusses the
concept of validity as a prerequisite for
understanding experimental design as well as
pertinent experimental designs.
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112
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Getting Started in Prosthetic-Orthotic
Research
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Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Avinash G. Patwardhan, PhD
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The organization of research projects, including
identifying problems, forming and testing the
hypothesis, and drawing statistical and significant
conclusions is discussed as an introduction to
conducting O&P research. Common errors and
project desig...
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115
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Researching Published Information
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John W. Michael, MEd, CPO, FISPO
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Careful review of published information and
previous studies is the foundation for credible
scientific research. Methods to search out O&P
literature are highlighted.
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121
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Methodology: Variables and Levels of
Measurement
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Brenda Rae Lunsford, MS, PT
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The author examines and defines different types of
variables and elaborates on their use and misuse in
published research. Converting observations into
measurable quantities-also known as properties
or variables-is also discussed.
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125
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Statistics: Screening and Data Summary
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Brenda Rae Lunsford, MS, PT
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Carefully collecting and analyzing data ensures
meaningful results. This article presents the first
two steps in the statistical management of data:
proofing and screening. Common errors in data
collection and analyzing are also discussed.
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131
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Practical Clinical Measures
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Donald G. Shurr, PT, CPO
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Understanding the components of the scientific
process is vital for consistent and accurate
reporting of results. Only when practitioners
understand the process can meaningful clinical
research occur. The author presents ways to ensure
accurate repor...
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134
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Funding Research and Development in
Orthotics and Prosthetics
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Maurice LeBlane, MS, CP
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Sources and methods of obtaining funding for
O&P research and development are discussed,
including obtaining federal and private grants.
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