In this paper, we will examine evidence-based practice (EBP) as a primary example of translating science into practice, and the predominant model clinical within psychology. We argue that despite merits EBP its value for psychology, key conceptual issues arise from inquiry component model. Second, efforts to incorporate scientific models psychological correctional domain, RNR has assumed an imp...

It is widely accepted that the occupational therapy profession needs to incorporate research findings into clinical practice so as to improve client outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based practice (EBP) of occupational therapy students in the Republic of Ireland. A validated questionnaire was used to survey the population of fina...

OBJECTIVE The principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) are a mandated component of the pediatric residency curriculum; however, a pediatrics-based assessment tool validated with pediatric residents does not exist. METHODS We designed an assessment instrument composed of items in 4 categories: 1) demographics; 2) comfort level; 3) self-reported practice of EBP; and 4) EBP knowledge. This la...

BACKGROUND The use of evidence-based practice (EBP) is often not reflected in allied health (AH) practitioners' day-to-day practice (the research-practice gap). Research suggests that considerable differences between and within AH disciplines exist, which require different approaches in order to influence practice behavior. It is therefore important to develop a better understanding of what inf...

BACKGROUND The goal of this study is to extend research on evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation by examining the impact of organizational type (public versus private) and organizational support for EBP on provider attitudes toward EBP and EBP use. Both organization theory and theory of innovation uptake and individual adoption of EBP guide the approach and analyses in this study. We ant...

Purpose: This study describes physiotherapists’ self-reported attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and barriers to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Methodology: In a cross-sectional online survey, practising physiotherapists were invited fill Google form with Likert scales, which measured the required components. Descriptive chi-square tests performed analyse data. Results: The majority of 108 particip...

We developed and implemented an evidence-based practice (EBP) training program to a group of physiotherapists in the Philippines. This qualitative study aimed to explore the perspectives of Filipino physiotherapists regarding EBP and the EBP training provided, and to identify strategies for EBP implementation and sustainability in the Philippines. We used a qualitative descriptive design using ...

Background Leadership is essential for successful implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) [1]. Line managers, i.e. the managerial level directly above employees, are crucial in this process. However, little empirical research has been carried out on their role in the implementation of evidence within social care. The aim of this study was to explore the role of line managers in the impl...

BACKGROUND The incorporation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is widely recognised as a necessary process for entry-level health professional training. Accreditation documents reflect the practice standards of health professions. No previous study has assessed the extent to which EBP has been taken up by chiropractic regulatory/licencing authorities, known as Councils on Chiropractic Education ...