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Instruments to Assess Evidence-Based Practice among Health Care Professionals: A Systematic Review

Authors :
Anderson Martins da Silva
Daniela Pereira Valentim
Adriana Leite Martins
Rosimeire Simprini Padula
Source :
Health Education & Behavior. 2024 51(3):467-476.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: The use of measurement instruments to assess the use of Evidence-Based Practice by health professionals has been frequently reported in studies. Aims: This systematic review aimed to summarize, describe, and evaluate the measurement properties of the instruments that evaluate the use of Evidence-Based Practice in health professionals. Methods: The search was carried out in four databases considering three groups of search terms: evidence-based practice, evaluation, and measurement proprieties. Studies were included that described the use of instruments to assess Evidence-Based Practice in health professionals, with the full-text publication, which analyzed the measurement properties, in English. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments. Results: In total, 6,429 were found and only 92 were eligible for data analysis. Forty new instruments were identified most were developed for nursing and physical therapist. The investigators performed at least 1 type of validity test on 73% of the instruments. Reliability was tested at 90%, through internal consistency. Responsiveness was tested on less than half of the instruments (30%). Most of the instruments identified are reliable and valid to measure evidence-based practice in health professionals. Conclusion: Although the Fresno Test remains the most complete instrument, and adequate for use. The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments checklist classified 7 (seven) instruments as suitable for the target audience.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1090-1981 and 1552-6127
Volume :
51
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Health Education & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1424679
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10901981231170154