scholarly journals Health Sciences—Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire (HS-EBP): Normative Data and Differential Profiles in Spanish Osteopathic Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8454
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Fernández-Domínguez ◽  
Isabel Escobio-Prieto ◽  
Albert Sesé-Abad ◽  
Rafael Jiménez-López ◽  
Natalia Romero-Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Normative Data ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Training Level ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Teaching Activity ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
And Training

The main goal of this study was to obtain normative data of the scores of the Health-Sciences Evidence Based Practice (HS-EBP) questionnaire, and to analyse evidence-based practice (EBP) among potential clusters of osteopathy professionals in Spain. An online descriptive cross-sectional study has been applied. A total number of 443 Spanish practicing osteopaths answered a survey including the 5 dimensions of the HS-EBP questionnaire and sociodemographic, training, and practice variables using the “LimeSurvey” online platform. Results point out that the median scores for each five HS-EBP questionnaire dimensions were 95.00, 86.00, 78.00, 84.00 and 62.00 considering that the range of possible scores in each of the dimensions was: from 12 to 120 in dimensions 1, 4 and 5; from 14–140 in dimension 2; and from 10–100 in dimension 3. A clustering algorithm extracted 6 different profiles across the five HS-EBP latent dimensions: low scores in all dimensions (cluster 1); low scores in all dimensions but with medium scores in dimension 1 (cluster 2); mixed pattern of scores, low in dimensions 2 and 5 and medium in the rest of the dimensions; medium scores in all dimensions (cluster 4); high scores in all dimensions and low scores in dimension 5 (cluster 5); and high scores in all dimensions (cluster 6). Significant relationship was found among the response patterns in the clusters and: academic degree level, EBP training and training level, and work time invested in healthcare activity, research and teaching activity. These results allow a description of the actual level of EBP and differential profiles of Osteopathy care practice in Spain. Knowledge of normative scores of the HS-EBP questionnaire and identification of different predictors of Spanish osteopaths’ EBP, e.g., academic degree, EBP training and training level, work time invested in healthcare activity, research, and teaching activity, and having a working relationship with an accredited educational centre, enable a comprehensive evaluation of the EBP of osteopathic professionals and can also be useful for developing and implementing formative intervention programs for improving EBP practice in osteopathic practice.

scholarly journals Evidence-based practice competency and its related factors among healthcare students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Tlili ◽  
S Tarchoune ◽  
W Aouicha ◽  
H Lamine ◽  
E Taghouti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Health Sciences Students

Abstract Background Evidence-based practice today is a worldwide approach in optimizing quality of healthcare. This approach remains little known among Tunisian future healthcare professionals. This study aimed to describe health sciences students' competencies in Evidence-based practice (attitudes, skills and knowledge) and to determine factors associated with these competencies. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2018, at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse (Tunisia) among health sciences students. Data were collected using the validated Evidence Based Practice Competencies Questionnaire (EBP-COQ) measuring students' knowledge, attitudes and skills in Evidence-based practice. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS.20) software was used to analyze data. Independent-Samples T test and One-way ANOVA test were performed to assess the differences between the different subgroups and their association with the Evidence-based practice components. Results Altogether, 365 students participated to the study (response rate: 93.11%). The overall Evidence Based Practice Competencies score was 3.26±0.53 out of 5. The attitude, skills and knowledge subscales received 4.04±0.41; 3.05±0.77 and 2.70±0.74 as mean scores respectively. Students' demographic and academic features were significantly associated with their competencies in Evidence-based practice including age (p < 10-6), gender (p < 10-3), academic degree (p < 10-6), English-language reading skills (p < 10-6), students' education in research methodology (p < 10-6) and statistics (p < 10-5), and their familiarity with the term “Evidence-based practice”(p < 10-6). Conclusions The reported knowledge and attitudes among the future caregivers is considered below the required competency standards. These findings highlight the urgent need for changes in the current educational strategies to ensure successful implementation of Evidence-based practice in Tunisia. Key messages The transition from studentship to a professional health-caring role requires that students are well equipped with EBP competencies to increase their likelihood of utilizing EBP in their future. Understanding the underlying factors that may influence Evidence based practice competencies is useful in developing teaching strategies for effective EBP.

Characterizing evidence-based practice and training resource barriers: A needs assessment.

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-208
Author(s):  
Allison E. Meyer ◽  
Erin E. Reilly ◽  
Katharine E. Daniel ◽  
Steven D. Hollon ◽  
Amanda Jensen-Doss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
And Training

Health Sciences-Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Fernández-Domínguez ◽  
Albert Sesé-Abad ◽  
Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio ◽  
Pedro Sastre-Fullana ◽  
Sandra Pol-Castañeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Evidence Based

scholarly journals Realistic simulation in post operative state of pancreaticoduodenectomy teaching and training: an evidence based practice integrating teachings to clinical picture

HPB ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. e536-e537
Author(s):  
C.Y. Morioka ◽  
J.L.V. Silva ◽  
N.A. Pereira ◽  
R.M.D. Gallotti ◽  
C.C.G. Duran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Realistic Simulation ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Instructional methods used by health sciences librarians to teach evidence-based practice (EBP): a systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie M. Swanberg ◽  
Carolyn Ching Dennison ◽  
Alison Farrell ◽  
Viola Machel ◽  
Christine Marton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Evidence Based

scholarly journals Measuring evidence-based practice in physical therapy: a mix-methods study

PeerJ ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12666
Author(s):  
Ricardo M. Ferreira ◽  
Pedro N. Martins ◽  
Nuno Pimenta ◽  
Rui S. Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
And Behaviors

Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) is considered the “holy grail” to manage patients by health practitioners (such as physical therapists). However, sometimes, patients are not treated with the best interventions for their condition. Although studies already explored the facilitators and barriers for this issue, they increase in the level of importance if the information gathered are context appropriated. As the profession is relatively new in Portugal, currently little is known about the implementation of EBP in Portuguese physical therapists context. So, the aim of this study is to know if the Portuguese physical therapists use an EBP, and collect and deeper understand the factors, barriers and facilitators associated with EBP. Methods This study incorporated a mixed-methods design (quantitative and qualitative). In an attempt to ensure the correct population sample, a national professional association e-mail database and the e-mails of past students from national schools were requested. For the quantitative data it was choose an e-survey, adapted from the EBP: Beliefs, Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors of Physical Therapists Portuguese version questionnaire, consisted of 55 close-ended questions. It was analyzed response frequencies and associations between variables with logistic regression analyses. For the qualitative data, it was choose to perform semi-structured interviews in purposefully selected physical therapists to include different sociodemographic factors (especially those found to be statistically significant in the logistic regression) and survey responses regarding the physical therapists’ beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors. The interviews were performed in an online software, where only audio contact was performed. The audios were anonymized and verbatim transcribed, and the texts explored by the thematic approach. Results From the 277 physical therapists that shown interest in participating in the study, 193 fully completed the questionnaire and, from those, 10 participated in the interviews. The Portuguese physical therapists reported positive beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors regarding EBP. Among the physical therapists characteristics it seems that age (younger therapists), education (participating in continuing education courses; belonging to practice-orientated organizations; having a doctorate degree; pursuing a higher academic degree; and being a clinical instructor), and workplace (working for someone else account; and academic sector) are the main factors in the Portuguese EBP implementation. The Portuguese physical therapists, beyond the physical therapists individual characteristics and workplace, also stated that evidence, patients, clinical experience, schools, country and physical therapy characteristics, may behave as facilitators or barriers when performing an EBP.

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