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Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Hallé MC, Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Ahmed S, Schneider MJ, Al Zoubi F, Lee J, Myrtos D, Long CR, Bussieres A. Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot clustered-clinical trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262825. [PMID: 35061845 PMCID: PMC8782363 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background The uptake of Self-Management Support (SMS) among clinicians is suboptimal. To date, few studies have tested knowledge translation (KT) interventions to increase the application of SMS in chiropractic teaching clinics. Study objective Evaluate the feasibility of implementing a KT intervention to promote the use of a SMS strategy among chiropractic interns, their supervisors, and individuals with spine pain compared to controls. Methods Mixed methods pilot clustered-clinical trial. Clusters of 16 Patient Management Teams were allocated to a complex KT intervention (online and workshop training). Primary feasibility outcomes for clinicians, interns and patients were rates of recruitment, retention, and adherence to protocol. A nominal group technique and interviews were used to seek end-users’ views on the implementation process, and generate possible solutions. Results In total, 16 (84%) clinicians, 65 (26%) interns and 42 patients agreed to participate. All clinicians in the intervention group completed all KT intervention components, 23 interns (85%) completed the online training and 14 interns (51.8%) attended the workshop training. All clinicians in the intervention and seven (78%) in the control group completed all outcome measures at baseline and 6-month follow-up, while 15 (55.6%) and 23 (60.5%) interns in the intervention and control groups completed the questionnaires at baseline and 6-month follow-up, respectively. Among patients, 10 (52.6%) and 12 (52.2%) in the intervention and control groups respectively completed the questionnaires at the end of the study. Based on interview findings, solutions to improve the feasibility of conducting a full trial include: making SMS a part of the internship, changing the time of introducing the study to the interns, and having more training on SMS. Conclusion Recruitment and retention of chiropractic interns and patients for a larger implementation trial in a single outpatient teaching clinic may be challenging.
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- Owis Eilayyan
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Quebec, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Quebec, Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Quebec, Canada
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Ontario, Canada
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- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Quebec, Canada
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García-Ros R, Ruescas-Nicolau MA, Cezón-Serrano N, Carrasco JJ, Pérez-Alenda S, Sastre-Arbona C, San Martín-Valenzuela C, Flor-Rufino C, Sánchez-Sánchez ML. Students' Perceptions of Instructional Rubrics in Neurological Physical Therapy and Their Effects on Students' Engagement and Course Satisfaction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:4957. [PMID: 34066623 PMCID: PMC8125510 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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One of the main challenges faced by physical therapy (PT) students is to learn the practical skills involved in neurological physical therapy (PT). To help them to acquire these skills, a set of rubrics were designed for formative purposes. This paper presents the process followed in the creation of these rubrics and their application in the classroom, noting that students perceived them as valid, reliable, and highly useful for learning. The perception of the validity and usefulness of the rubrics has different closely related dimensions, showing homogeneous values across the students´ sociodemographic and educational variables, with the exception of dedication to studying, which showed a significant relationship with schoolwork engagement and course satisfaction. The adequacy of the hypothesized structural model of the relationships among the variables was confirmed. Direct effects of the perception of the rubrics' validity and engagement on course satisfaction were found, as well as direct effects of the assessment of the usefulness of the rubrics on schoolwork engagement and indirect effects on course satisfaction through this latter variable. The results are discussed taking into account the conclusions of previous research and different instructional implications.
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- Rafael García-Ros
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
- Intelligent Data Analysis Laboratory, ETSE (Engineering School), University of Valencia, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
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- Unit of Personal Autonomy, Dependency and Mental Disorder Assessment, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
- Research Unit in Clinical Biomechanics–UBIC, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental, CIBERSAM, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (N.C.-S.); (J.J.C.); (S.P.-A.); (C.S.-A.); (M.L.S.-S.)
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Hallé MC, Mylopoulos M, Rochette A, Vachon B, Menon A, McCluskey A, Amari F, Thomas A. Attributes of evidence-based occupational therapists in stroke rehabilitation. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2018; 85:351-364. [PMID: 30453765 DOI: 10.1177/0008417418802600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND. A better understanding of the features characterizing expert evidence-based occupational therapists in stroke rehabilitation is needed to inform the design of educational and knowledge translation interventions aimed at addressing research-practice gaps. PURPOSE. The study aimed to identify the attributes of evidence-based occupational therapy stroke rehabilitation experts from the perspective of their peers. METHOD. Forty-six occupational therapy clinicians and managers completed an online questionnaire asking them to nominate "outstanding" and "expert evidence-based" occupational therapists in stroke rehabilitation and to explain their choices. A thematic analysis of respondents' statements was conducted. FINDINGS. Both outstanding and expert evidence-based occupational therapists were perceived to be motivated self-learners; to have extensive knowledge, skills, and experience; to act as scholarly practitioners; to achieve superior client outcomes; and to work in specialized settings. IMPLICATIONS. The development of future strategies supporting occupational therapy students and clinicians to become lifelong learners should take into account key attributes of expertise, such as motivation for continuous learning and professional development.
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Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Mior S, Davis C, Evans R, Schneider MJ, Alzoubi F, Barnsley J, Long CR, Bussières A. Promoting the use of self-management in novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain: the design of a theory-based knowledge translation intervention. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:328. [PMID: 30205825 PMCID: PMC6134709 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2241-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Clinical practice guidelines generally recommend clinicians use self-management support (SMS) when managing patients with spine pain. However, even within the educational setting, the implementation of SMS remains suboptimal. The objectives of this study were to 1) estimate the organizational readiness for change toward using SMS at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), Toronto, Ontario from the perspective of directors and deans, 2) estimate the attitudes and self-reported behaviours towards using evidence-based practice (EBP), and beliefs about pain management among supervisory clinicians and chiropractic interns, 3) identify potential barriers and enablers to using SMS, and 4) design a theory-based tailored Knowledge Translation (KT) intervention to increase the use of SMS. Methods Mixed method design. We administered three self-administered questionnaires to assess clinicians’ and interns’ attitudes and behaviours toward EBP, beliefs about pain management, and practice style. In addition, we conducted 3 focus groups with clinicians and interns based on the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) to explore their beliefs about using SMS for patients with spine pain. Data were analysed using deductive thematic analysis by 2 independent assessors. A panel of 7 experts mapped behaviour change techniques to key barriers identified informing the design of a KT intervention. Results Participants showed high level of EBP knowledge, positive attitude of EBP, and moderate frequency of EBP use. A number of barrier factors were identified from clinicians (N = 6) and interns (N = 16) corresponding to 7 TDF domains: Knowledge; Skills; Environmental context and resources; Emotion; Beliefs about Capabilities; Memory, attention & decision making; and Social Influence. To address these barriers, the expert panel proposed a multifaceted KT intervention composed of a webinar and online educational module on a SMS guided by the Brief Action Planning, clinical vignettes, training workshop, and opinion leader support. Conclusion SMS strategies can help maximizing the health care services for patients with spine pain. This may in turn optimize patients’ health. The proposed theory-based KT intervention may facilitate the implementation of SMS among clinicians and interns. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12891-018-2241-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Owis Eilayyan
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada. .,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada.
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, North York, Canada
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- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, North York, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation, Vancouver, Canada
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Prom Sir-William-Osler, Montréal, QC, H3G 1Y5, Canada.,Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montréal, Canada
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Boruff JT, Harrison P. Assessment of knowledge and skills in information literacy instruction for rehabilitation sciences students: a scoping review. J Med Libr Assoc 2018; 106:15-37. [PMID: 29339931 PMCID: PMC5764589 DOI: 10.5195/jmla.2018.227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective This scoping review investigates how knowledge and skills are assessed in the information literacy (IL) instruction for students in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology, regardless of whether the instruction was given by a librarian. The objectives were to discover what assessment measures were used, determine whether these assessment methods were tested for reliability and validity, and provide librarians with guidance on assessment methods to use in their instruction in evidence-based practice contexts. Methods A scoping review methodology was used. A systematic search strategy was run in Ovid MEDLINE and adapted for CINAHL; EMBASE; Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) (EBSCO); Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA); Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA); and Proquest Theses and Dissertations from 1990 to January 16, 2017. Forty articles were included for data extraction. Results Three major themes emerged: types of measures used, type and context of librarian involvement, and skills and outcomes described. Thirty-four measures of attitude and thirty-seven measures of performance were identified. Course products were the most commonly used type of performance measure. Librarians were involved in almost half the studies, most frequently as instructor, but also as author or assessor. Information literacy skills such as question formulation and database searching were described in studies that did not involve a librarian. Conclusion Librarians involved in instructional assessment can use rubrics such as the Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education (VALUE) when grading assignments to improve the measurement of knowledge and skills in course-integrated IL instruction. The Adapted Fresno Test could be modified to better suit the real-life application of IL knowledge and skills.
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Leland NE, Crum K, Phipps S, Roberts P, Gage B. Advancing the value and quality of occupational therapy in health service delivery. Am J Occup Ther 2015; 69:6901090010p1-7. [PMID: 25553739 PMCID: PMC4281704 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2015.691001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The authors set forth a foundation on which to build further dialogue and evidence to highlight occupational therapy’s distinctive contribution, significance, and viability as health care policies shift to focus on quality and value.
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- Natalie E Leland
- Natalie E. Leland, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, is Assistant Professor, Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles;
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- Karen Crum, MA, OTR/L, is Clinical Doctorate Resident, Rehabilitation Health Services Research Lab, Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Shawn Phipps, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Chief Quality Officer and Associate Hospital Administrator, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Los Angeles, and Director, American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors, Bethesda, MD
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- Pamela Roberts, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, is Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, and Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Bethesda, MD
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- Barbara Gage, PhD, MPA, is Senior Vice President, Scientific Research and Evaluation, PAC Center for Research, and Fellow, Brookings Institution, Washington, DC
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Thomas A, Law MC. Evidence-based practice supports among Canadian occupational therapists. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2014; 81:79-92. [DOI: 10.1177/0008417414526972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background. Supports for evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization are needed for moving evidence into practice. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to identify the presence of individual and organizational EBP supports (based on a previous scoping review) and the attitudes toward the supports in a convenience sample of Canadian occupational therapists. Method. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from members of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Findings. Data from 368 clinicians (21%) indicated that although factors that have been shown to support EBP, such as student supervision and participation in research and mentoring, were not common practice, attitudes toward these EBP supports were positive. Implications. EBP supports, although viewed favourably by clinicians, have yet to be integrated fully into clinical practice. These findings provide researchers with an opportunity to design studies to support clinicians who view EBP in a positive light in integrating evidence into their practice.
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Thomas A, Law M. Research utilization and evidence-based practice in occupational therapy: a scoping study. Am J Occup Ther 2013; 67:e55-65. [PMID: 23791325 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2013.006395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Many articles have been written on the barriers to and facilitators of the use of evidence in practice in nursing and medicine, but to date no extensive review has been published of the literature on evidence-based practice (EBP) supports in occupational therapy. This article presents the results of a scoping review that examined factors that support the integration of research into practice. A review of 69 articles revealed four themes: (1) attitudes toward, perceptions of, confidence in, and use of research and EBP; (2) factors that support the use of research in practice; (3) effects of interventions targeting changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills, behaviors, and evidence-based practices; and (4) identification of the processes involved in the acquisition of EBP skills and their application in clinical practice. A process that integrates client-centered practice, structured reflection, case application, and peer consultations within a scholarship of practice model facilitates occupational therapists' evaluation and integration of research evidence.
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- Aliki Thomas
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 3654 Promenade Sir William Osler, Montreal, QC, Canada H3G 1Y5.
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Thomas A, Saroyan A, Snider LM. Evidence-based practice behaviours: a comparison amongst occupational therapy students and clinicians. Can J Occup Ther 2012; 79:96-107. [PMID: 22667018 DOI: 10.2182/cjot.2012.79.2.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Occupational therapy graduates are expected to demonstrate entry-level competencies in evidence-based practice. To support students during the course of professional education in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for integrating scientific findings into clinical practice, educators must identify the process by which these competencies are developed. PURPOSE To identify the differences in evidence-based practice decisions amongst occupational therapy students and experienced clinicians. METHODS Using a vignette depicting an older client with a history of falls, participants' evidence-based practice decisions were compared to a reference model. RESULTS In the initial steps of the process, knowledge of evidence-based practice concepts appeared to be dependent upon formal instruction, whereas expert-like behaviours in the integration of evidence for decision-making seemed to be a function of clinical experience. IMPLICATIONS Academic and clinical educators can use identified gaps in knowledge and synthesis of concepts to update the evidence-based practice content in occupational therapy curricula and fieldwork.
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- Aliki Thomas
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and Centre for Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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