Evidence-Based Practice: Beliefs, Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors of Physical Therapists

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Authors

Diane U. Jette · Simmons University

Kimberly Bacon · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Cheryl Batty

Melissa Carlson

Amanda Ferland · American Physical Therapy Association

R Hemingway · Cambridge Health Alliance

Jessica C Hill

Laura Ogilvie

Danielle Volk

Abstract

Physical therapists stated they had a positive attitude about EBP and were interested in learning or improving the skills necessary to implement EBP. They noted that they needed to increase the use of evidence in their daily practice.

Topics & Keywords

Health Sciences Research and Education Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Physical Therapy

Volume 83, Issue 9, pp. 786-805

DOI: 10.1093/ptj/83.9.786

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