Individual and organizational factors associated with evidence-based practice among physical and occupational therapy recent graduates: A cross-sectional national study.
Aliki ThomasFadi Al ZoubiNancy E MayoSara AhmedFatima AmariAndré BussièresLori LettsJoy C MacDermidHelene J PolatajkoSusan RappoltNancy Margaret SalbachMarie-France ValoisAnnie RochettePublished in: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice (2020)
Despite a greater focus on EBP knowledge in these curricula across Canada, knowledge was not related to EBP use nor evidence-based activities upon entry into practice. On the other hand, attitudes, confidence and working in private practice were. University programs should consider curricular strategies that increase the use of EBP, provide opportunities to engage in evidence-based activities with an emphasis on promoting the development of positive attitudes towards EBP and increasing learners' confidence in their ability to be evidence-based professionals.