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Buchanan H, Siegfried N, Jelsma J. Survey Instruments for Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Behaviour Related to Evidence-based Practice in Occupational Therapy: A Systematic Review. Occup Ther Int 2015; 23:59-90. [DOI: 10.1002/oti.1398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Revised: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Helen Buchanan
- Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences; University of Cape Town; Cape Town South Africa
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- Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences; University of Cape Town; Cape Town South Africa
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Upton D, Stephens D, Williams B, Scurlock-Evans L. Occupational Therapists' Attitudes, Knowledge, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice: A Systematic Review of Published Research. Br J Occup Ther 2014. [DOI: 10.4276/030802214x13887685335544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Evidence-based practice is the procedure whereby clinicians incorporate best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to provide best patient care. Recently, there has been a significant push towards occupational therapists' adoption of evidence-based practice. This systematic review aimed to determine occupational therapists' attitudes, knowledge, and utilization of evidence-based practice. Method: A search of literature published between 2000–12 was conducted in relation to occupational therapists' practice. Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus, PsycARTICLES, Ingenta, Medline, Science Direct, and Journal Storage were systematically searched using MeSH and free-text keywords. Google Scholar and reference lists were also searched. Findings: Thirty-two papers were selected for review: 23 were quantitative, 8 were qualitative, and 1 used a mixed methods design. Studies demonstrated that occupational therapists hold positive attitudes towards evidence-based practice. However, these attitudes do not translate into practice, with research indicating a lack of evidence-based practice utilization. Occupational therapists perceive a number of barriers to evidence-based practice, including lack of time, lack of availability and accessibility of research, and having limited research skills. Conclusion: It is essential that educational and training initiatives provide therapists with the tools and support they need to engage fully with research evidence and its application within clinical care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dominic Upton
- Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- PhD student, Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester
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- Head of Academic Unit, Health and Applied Social Sciences, University of Worcester, Worcester
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- Psychology Assistant, Psychological Sciences, University of Worcester, Worcester
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