ArticleJMIR medical education2019
Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Practice in the State of Kuwait: A Survey of Attitudes, Beliefs, Knowledge, Skills, and Barriers.
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- Perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists on the use of evidence-based practice in Kuwait: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2024Article
- A survey of beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors about evidence-based practice in physical therapists of Latin America: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Possible solutions to enhance evidence-based practice proposed by rehabilitation professionals in Japan: a Delphi study.Journal of physical therapy science · 2023Article
- Development and validation of an Arabic pediatric sensorimotor development test.International journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine · 2022Article
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- Physiotherapists' Evidence-Based Practice profiles by HS-EBP questionnaire in Spain: A cross-sectional normative study.PloS one · 2022Article
- Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Saudi Physiotherapists Toward Evidence-Based Practice: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Study.Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence-based practice (EBP) is necessary to improve the practice of physical therapy. However, a lack of knowledge and skills among physical therapists and the presence of barriers may hinder the implementation of EBP in the State of Kuwait.
objectiveThe objectives of this study were to extensively (1) investigate attitudes toward EBP, (2) assess the current level of knowledge and skills necessary for EBP, and (3) identify the barriers to EBP among physical therapists in the State of Kuwait.
methodsThe following methods were used: (1) a previously validated self-reported questionnaire and (2) a face-to-face semistructured interview. The questionnaire, which was distributed to 200 physical therapists, examined the attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists about EBP; the interest in and motivation to engage in EBP; educational background, knowledge, and skills related to accessing and interpreting information; the level of attention to and use of the literature; access to and availability of information to promote EBP; and the perceived barriers to using EBP. The interview explored the factors that promote or discourage EBP. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were used.
resultsOf the 200 nonrandomly distributed questionnaires, 92% (184/200) were completed and returned. In general, the physical therapists had positive attitudes, beliefs, and interests in EBP. Their educational background, knowledge, and skills related to assessing and interpreting information were well-founded. The top 3 barriers included insufficient time (59.2%, 109/184), lack of information resources (49.4%, 91/184), and inapplicability of the research findings to the patient population (40.7%, 75/184).
conclusionsEBP lacks support from superiors at work. Thus, identifying methods and strategies to support physical therapists in adopting EBP in the State of Kuwait is necessary.
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