Trial reportBMC medical education2011
Effectiveness of the tailored EBP training program for Filipino physiotherapists: a randomised controlled trial.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Tailored interventions to address determinants of practice.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Tailored interventions to address determinants of practice.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Effectiveness of the tailored Evidence Based Practice training program for Filipino physical therapists: a randomized controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2014Trial
- Factor structure and short version of the modified Fresno test to assess the use of the evidence-based practice in physiotherapists.BMC medical education · 2021Article
- Training programmes to improve evidence uptake and utilisation by physiotherapists: a systematic scoping review.BMC medical education · 2018Article
- Protocol for audit of current Filipino practice in rehabilitation of stroke inpatients.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2015Article
- Evidence-based practice training for health professionals in the Philippines.Advances in medical education and practice · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence implementation continues to challenge health professionals most especially those from developing countries. Filipino physiotherapists represent a group of health professionals in a developing country who by tradition and historical practice, take direction from a doctor, on treatment options. Lack of autonomy in decision-making challenges their capacity to deliver evidence-based care. However, this scenario should not limit them from updating and up-skilling themselves on evidence- based practice (EBP). EBP training tailored to their needs and practice was developed to address this gap. This study will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of a tailored EBP-training program for Filipino physiotherapists, in improving knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviour to EBP. Participation in this program aims to improve capacity to EBP and engage with referring doctors to determine the most effective treatments for their patients. METHODS/
designA double blind randomised controlled trial, assessing the effectiveness of the EBP training intervention, compared with a waitlist control, will be conducted. An adequately powered sample of 54 physiotherapists from the Philippines will be recruited and randomly allocated to EBP intervention or waitlist control.
interventionThe EBP program for Filipino physiotherapists is a one-day program on EBP principles and techniques, delivered using effective adult education strategies. It consists of lectures and practical workshops. A novel component in this program is the specially-developed recommendation form, which participants can use after completing their training, to assist them to negotiate with referring doctors regarding evidence-based treatment choices for their patients.Pre and post measures of EBP knowledge, skills and attitudes will be assessed in both groups using the Adapted Fresno Test and the Questions to EBP attitudes. Behaviour to EBP will be measured using activity diaries for a period of three months. DISCUSSION: Should the EBP-training program be found to be effective in improving EBP-uptake in Filipino physiotherapists, it will form the basis of a much needed national intervention which is contextually appropriate to Filipino physiotherapists. It will therefore form the genesis for a model for building EBP capacity of other health professionals in the Philippines as well as physiotherapists in developing countries.
trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials: ISRCTN74485061.
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