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Exploring if and how evidence-based practice of occupational and physical therapists evolves over time: A longitudinal mixed methods national study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) are expected to provide evidence-based services to individuals living with disabilities. Despite the emphasis on evidence-based practice (EBP) by professional entry-level programs and professional bodies, little is known about their EBP competencies upon entry to practice and over time or what factors impact EBP use. The aim of the study was to measure and understand how EBP …

Authors

Iqbal MZ; Rochette A; Mayo NE; Valois M-F; Bussières AE; Ahmed S; Debigaré R; Letts LJ; MacDermid JC; Ogourtsova T

Journal

PLOS ONE, Vol. 18, No. 3,

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0283860

ISSN

1932-6203