research case study about ( Assistive devices for older patients)

• Select Your Own Topic *
  RESEARCH CASE STUDY
  Start with your textbook and then expand to professional journals. You must cite at least 10
  research references from professional sports medicine-related journals. Many articles are
  available through the databases at our library. Make an appointment with a librarian if you
  need help researching your case study topic.
  COMPONENTS FOR THE PAPER AND PRESENTATION INCLUDE (but are not restricted
  to):

1. Introduction
a. Definition and description
b. Etiology
c. Frequency of occurrence

1. Symptoms
2. Causes
3. Risk Factors
4. Evaluation
5. Management/treatment
6. Prevention
7. References

Please dress professionally. You and your group will have maximum of 15 minutes to
present your case study. Use visuals and PowerPoint slides in your presentation. Think
outside the box! Have fun!

• All assignments should be typed, 12 pt, double-spaced, Times New Roman font using
  APA or AMA referencing format. APA or AMA format is required when citing data
  and sources of information within the context of your answer, paper or assignment.
• See http://library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/apa.pdf,
  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_… or
  www.apastyle.org. for useful guides to referencing.
• Late (after the posted deadline) assignments will receive a 10% deduction in the
  maximum grade per day for up to 3 days.
• Assignments greater than 3 days late will not be accepted and students will receive
  a zero for that component of the course.
• A minimum of 5 peer-reviewed journal article sources must be cited in all written
  assignments. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Academic integrity
  tutorial.