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Knowledge and Attitudes of Oman Medical Specialty Board Residents towards Evidence-Based Medicine.

Authors :
Al Wahaibi, Aiman
AL-Adawi, Saada
AL-Shehhi, Wafa
Rizvi, Syed Gauhar A.
Al-Kemyani, Nasser
Al-Amrani, Khalfan
Al-Khabori, Murtadha
Source :
Oman Medical Journal. May2014, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p178-184. 7p. 1 Chart, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) residents towards Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on all OMSB residents through a self-administered online questionnaire between October 2012 and March 2013. An electronic survey was designed to identify and determine residents' knowledge and attitudes toward the use of EBM. Results: The survey was completed by 93 (21%) OMSB residents, 76 (82%) of whom took part in continuing education courses and 50 (54%) belonged to professional practice-oriented organizations. On average, the residents were reportedly involved in patient care for approximately 70% (Standard Deviation [SD] 17%) of their time, while 14% (SD 12%) participated in research activities. The results showed that 53 respondents (57%) were competent users of medical search engines compared to 23 residents (25%) who rated their skills as neutral. Sixteen percent of the respondents strongly agreed and 46% only agreed that the facility supports the use of current research in practice. Fourteen percent strongly agreed and fifty-three percent only agreed that the foundation of EBM is part of OMSB academic preparation. On the other hand, 17% of the respondents thought that insufficient time is always a barrier against EBM, while another 27% perceived insufficient time as a usual barrier. The lack of information resources was reported to always be a barrier in 11% of the respondents while 32% thought that it usually acts as a barrier. Conclusion: Time constraints and skills in EBM were found to be the two major obstacles. This study was, however, limited by the low response rate of the survey; thus larger studies with a previously validated questionnaire should be conducted in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1999768X
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Oman Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96260195
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2014.45