| Autor: |
Krueger RB; Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA.; Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA., Sweetman MM; Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, Wingate University, Wingate, NC, USA., Martin M; Post professional programs and Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA., Cappaert TA; Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA. |
| Abstrakt: |
Evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation has been associated with quality health care outcomes, yet only a small proportion of occupational therapists implement EBP. We conducted a cross-sectional survey measuring EBP implementation, skill and knowledge, self-reflection behavior, and practice demographics to clarify implementation of EBP and factors acting as supports. A random sample of occupational therapists practicing in the U.S. was invited to participate; 578 surveys were included in the final analysis. Participants implemented EBP less than 1 time over the previous 8 weeks ; EBP use was highest in those with a doctorate ( p = .002) and high self-reflection behavior ( p = .001); EBP use was marginally higher in those with organizational support ( p = .008; p = .009), time for EBP ( p = .009), and access to full text articles ( p = .006). Further investigation of how reflective practice and levels of doctoral education support EBP use are recommended. |
