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Evidence‐based practice in physiotherapy in Argentina: Barriers, perceptions and behaviors.
- Source :
- Physiotherapy Research International; Oct2023, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p1-8, 8p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background and Purpose: Evidence‐based practice (EBP) has been widely implemented in different areas of biomedical sciences. However, no precedents in Argentina have investigated the data regarding the knowledge and difficulties related to EBP in physiotherapists. The purpose was to describe the self‐reported behavior, knowledge, skills, opinion, and barriers related to the EBP of Argentinian physiotherapists. Methods: A customized descriptive survey was conducted among 289 physical therapists in Argentina. The data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The response rate was 56% (163/289). Argentinian physiotherapists update themselves through scientific articles, meetings, congresses, and courses. They reported having sufficient knowledge to use EBP, informing patients about treatment options, and considering their choices in the decision‐making process. However, there were inconsistencies in responses regarding experience with EBP during undergraduate or postgraduate studies. The most frequently reported barriers were lack of time, difficulty in understanding statistics, and difficulties with the English language of scientific articles. Discussion: EBP in Argentine physiotherapists is still poorly understood. Time, language, and difficulties in understanding statistics are the most important barriers to the implementation of EBP. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are warranted to improve the clinical decision‐making process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PROFESSIONS
PHYSICAL therapy
SELF-evaluation
CROSS-sectional method
RESEARCH methodology
EVIDENCE-based medicine
COMPARATIVE studies
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
CLINICAL competence
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DECISION making
ACCESS to information
DATA analysis software
PHYSICAL therapists
PHYSICAL therapists' attitudes
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13582267
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Physiotherapy Research International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172855849
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.2034