scholarly journals Evidence-based practice education for healthcare professions: an expert view

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Lehane ◽  
Patricia Leahy-Warren ◽  
Cliona O’Riordan ◽  
Eileen Savage ◽  
Jonathan Drennan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Healthcare Professions ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Healthcare Professional Education

Internationally, evidence-based practice (EBP) is recognised as a foundational element of healthcare professional education. Achieving competency in this area is a complex undertaking that is reflected in disparities between ‘best EBP’ and actual clinical care. The effective development and implementation of professional education to facilitate EBP remains a major and immediate challenge. To ascertain nuanced perspectives on the provision of EBP education internationally, interviews were conducted with five EBP education experts from the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Definitive advice was provided in relation to (1) EBP curriculum considerations, (2) teaching EBP and (3) stakeholder engagement in EBP education. While a considerable amount of EBP activity throughout health profession education is apparent, effectively embedding EBP throughout curricula requires further development, with a ‘real-world’ pragmatic approach that engenders dialogue and engagement with all stakeholders required.

scholarly journals A national cross-sectional survey of the attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice amongst Spanish osteopaths

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard Alvarez ◽  
Cristian Justribo ◽  
Tobias Sundberg ◽  
Oliver P. Thomson ◽  
Matthew J. Leach
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Participant Engagement ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Healthcare Professions

Abstract Background Although evidence-based practice (EBP) is largely supported across healthcare professions, its implementation in manual therapy professions such as osteopathy remains limited and debated. There is currently little knowledge of how Spanish osteopaths relate to EBP. Objectives The main aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes, skills and use of EBP among Spanish osteopaths. A secondary aim was to identify barriers and facilitators for the adoption of EBP in the Spanish osteopathic context. Methods National cross-sectional survey of Spanish osteopaths registered and non-registered to an osteopathic association in Spain. Eligible participants were invited by a range of recruitment strategies including email and social media campaigns to complete the Spanish-translated Evidence-Based practice Attitude and utilization Survey (EBASE) anonymously online. Results A total of 567 osteopaths completed the survey which represents an approximate response rate of 9%. Participant’s attitudes toward EBP were largely positive. Most respondents agreed or strongly agreed that EBP was necessary in the practice of osteopathy (89.6%) and that professional literature and research findings were useful to their day-to-day practice (88.9%). Levels of perceived skill in EBP were reported as low to moderate with lowest levels for items related to ‘research conduct’. Except reading/reviewing professional literature and using online search engines to find practice-related literature, participant engagement in all other EBP-related activities was generally infrequent. The perceived proportion of clinical practice that was based on clinical research evidence was reported to be very small. Main barriers to EBP uptake included a lack of clinical evidence in osteopathy and insufficient skills for applying research findings. Main facilitators of EBP uptake included access to full-text articles, internet at the workplace and online databases. Conclusions Spanish osteopaths were largely supportive of evidence-based practice, had low to moderate skills in EBP and engaged in EBP activities infrequently. Formal regulation of the profession in Spain and the inclusion of osteopathic programs into the university sector would potentially improve EBP skills and use.

Radiotherapy research activity and radiographer involvement in the UK

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Davies ◽  
Christine Rawlings
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Local Initiatives ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Further Development

AbstractIn the UK, radiotherapy research is being conducted at national and international levels which include multi-centre clinical trials. Local initiatives and trials are also ongoing where work is being performed to develop techniques or protocols for new technologies and service development. Active participation within these studies is now leading to a culture change with radiographers (radiation therapists) becoming an integral part of the research process. There are currently 70 radiographers in the UK participating in research. This accounts for 2.5% of the UK profession. With the extension of role diversification, research radiographers are undertaking many new roles; however, there is still scope for further development. The therapists’ role in working within this research environment is to ensure improved standards of care focussed on evidence-based practice.

scholarly journals COVID-19: Military Nurses Leading Innovation Through Research, Clinical Care, Education, and Collaboration

2021 ◽  
Vol 186 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Heather C King ◽  
Laura A Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Military Nurses ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Military Nursing ◽  
Practice Projects

ABSTRACT Military nurses have been placed in the forefront of clinical and leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving in critical roles, military nurses have spearheaded innovations in clinical practice, conducted research, and implemented evidence-based practice projects that have advanced the capabilities of the Armed Forces Nurse Corps. This collection captures and highlights many of these military nursing contributions combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Educating for the implementation of evidence-based healthcare in Brazil: the JBI methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilanice Alves de Araújo Püschel ◽  
Larissa Bertacchini de Oliveira ◽  
Eduardo Tavares Gomes ◽  
Kelli Borges dos Santos ◽  
Fábio da Costa Carbogim
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Experience Report ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Effective Change ◽  
Evidence Based Healthcare ◽  
Implementation Methodology

ABSTRACT Objective: To present the JBI evidence implementation methodology and report the Brazilian experience in educating health professionals. Method: This is an experience report on professional education in the Brazilian context as per the JBI methodology. Results: In four years, 29 clinical fellows were trained in Brazil, with technical and scientific theoretical bases and tools for evidence-based practice, focusing on the transformation of the health contexts in which they are inserted. Conclusion: The JBI methodology offers systems and tools to evaluate existent practices; it also reinforces and disseminates evidence-based healthcare, potentializing the achievement of effective change in healthcare.

An evaluation of the use of Telehealth within palliative care settings across Scotland

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Johnston ◽  
Lisa Kidd ◽  
Yvonne Wengstrom ◽  
Nora Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The Uk

There is a lack of evidence-based research in the use of Telehealth within palliative care in the UK, particularly in Scotland. The aim of this project was to evaluate the current use of Telehealth applications within palliative care across Scotland, and how these and future applications are perceived by patients, carers and professionals. This paper reports on the qualitative findings from focus groups with patients and carers in three geographical areas in Scotland, and individual interviews with key stakeholders from across Scotland, who currently work within areas of high and low Telehealth activity. The key findings indicated that Telehealth initiatives are welcomed by patients and carers but that these should be an adjunct to clinical care rather than an alternative. The stakeholder interviews revealed several notable differences between those working within areas of high and low Telehealth activity. Principally, areas of high Telehealth activity appear to be driven by national and local policy and seem to benefit from a greater level of investment in Telehealth equipment and facilities than in the more central, and hence accessible, parts of Scotland.

Athletic Trainers' Current Knowledge and Envisioned Use of Foundational Evidence-Based Practice Concepts

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Manspeaker ◽  
Dorice A. Hankemeier
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Patient Reported

Context: The Board of Certification (BOC) requires 10 continuing education units (CEUs) in evidence-based practice (EBP) each reporting period. It is unknown whether participation in programming in the Foundations category for CEUs results in improved knowledge of and confidence in EBP. Objective: To examine a continuing professional education (CPE) program in relation to perceived knowledge of and confidence in EBP concepts among athletic trainers (ATs) and to determine ATs' perceptions regarding barriers to, use of, and resources for EBP. Design: Mixed-methods, within-subjects design; preintervention-postintervention evaluation of ATs' EBP knowledge and perceptions. Setting: A CPE workshop hosted at 2 Division I universities. Patients or Other Participants: Convenience sample of 123 AT workshop attendees. Intervention(s): Five-hour BOC-approved Foundations of EBP workshop. Main Outcome Measure(s): The Evidence-Based Concepts: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Use survey. The ATs' EBP knowledge was assessed via multiple-choice questions. Descriptive statistics, differences between scores, and correlations were ascertained. Open-ended questions were classified according to common themes and coded. Results: The 11-point knowledge score showed knowledge increased significantly (t = −12.42, P < .001, d = 1.31, 95% confidence interval = −2.41, −1.75) preworkshop (mean = 6.39 ± 1.63) to postworkshop (mean = 8.47 ± 1.55). Confidence in knowledge increased significantly (z = −9.51, P < .001) preworkshop (median = 26) to postworkshop (median = 38). The ATs identified barriers to EBP use as time, resources, environment, and experience in EBP; envisioned use of EBP included implementing patient-reported outcomes and internet resources. Conclusions: This workshop demonstrated improved immediate perceived knowledge and confidence in EBP concepts. Although a larger number of clinical EBP programs have been approved by the BOC, Foundations of EBP programming is valuable for CEU opportunities to narrow the gap regarding EBP knowledge. Future investigations may evaluate transference of EBP knowledge into professional practice.

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