Occupational Therapists’ Use of Evidence-Based Practice: Phenomenological Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeon-Hui Shin ◽  
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Kyeong-Mi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based

Evidence-Based Practice: The Cochrane Collaboration, and Occupational Therapy

1998 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Hayes ◽  
John J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cochrane Collaboration ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Cochrane Collaboration

This paper describes how occupational therapists can become involved in the Cochrane Collaboration — a well-developed tool for facilitating the involvement of health professionals and lay people in evidence-based practice. The Cochrane Collaboration is a growing international project intended to systematically locate, conduct systematic reviews (including metaanalyses) of, and disseminate information on all available randomised controlled trials of interventions in any area of health. In particular, occupational therapists can use the Cochrane Collaboration to become better informed about best practice and evaluate research in their areas of interest, and learn skills related to conducting randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

scholarly journals Increasing Rehabilitation Therapists’ Confidence Utilizing Evidence-Based Interventions: Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Hovick ◽  
Ingrid Provident
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facility ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Nursing Facility ◽  
Skilled Nursing ◽  
Confidence Levels

Evidence-based practice enables rehabilitation therapists to provide the best quality of care and outcomes for patients. However, rehabilitation therapists are often not confident in using evidence in many settings. Purpose. The objective of this evidence-based practice project was to determine if educational small group sessions enhanced occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and a speech and language pathologist’s confidence in utilizing and applying evidence. Method. Eleven rehabilitation therapists of multiple disciplines (occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and a speech and language pathologist) from a skilled nursing facility participated in six educational sessions designed to increase evidence-based practice. A pre- and post-test utilizing the Evidence-Based Practice Profile Questionnaire (EBPPQ), measured change in therapists’confidence regarding evidence-based practice. Results. Results on the Evidence-Based Practice Profile Questionnaire concluded that 7 of 11 rehabilitation therapists reported an increase in confidence levels. Conclusion. Educational small group sessions can be an effective method to assist rehabilitation therapists in developing this confidence. KEYWORDS: Evidence-based practice, confidence levels, rehabilitation therapists, educational sessions, skilled nursing facility

Experiences of evidence-based practice mentors: a phenomenological study

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-343
Author(s):  
Eui Geum Oh ◽  
Jae Yong Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based

Organisational support for evidence-based practice: occupational therapists perceptions

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Bennett ◽  
Shelley Allen ◽  
Elizabeth Caldwell ◽  
Mary Whitehead ◽  
Merrill Turpin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Organisational Support

Implementing evidence-based practice: A context analysis to examine use of task-based approaches to upper-limb rehabilitation

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Mary Vining Radomski ◽  
Mattie Anheluk ◽  
Christine Arulanantham ◽  
Marsha Finkelstein ◽  
Nancy Flinn
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Context Analysis ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Practice Implementation

Statement of context Many occupational therapists experience challenges in implementing evidence-based practice, which may be best approached as a context-specific enterprise. Critical reflection on practice This practice analysis article reports the results of analyzing 24 home programs that occupational therapists issued to rehabilitation inpatients with stroke upon their discharge home. Home programs did not reflect a task-based approach to upper-limb recovery, even though this is supported by established evidence. Examination of contextual factors provides a framework to facilitate evidence implementation. Implications for practice Occupational therapists may optimize evidence-based practice implementation by first evaluating and addressing practice-specific contextual factors.

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