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ArticleHeliyon2021

Evidence based physiotherapy practice in cardiopulmonary subdiscipline: A survey in United Arab Emirates.

Gopala Krishna Alaparthi, Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy, Fatma A Hegazy, Manjiri Suhas Kulkarni, Khuloud Saif, Fakhra Ali, Raya Saeed, Asma Mohammed, Ghadeer Fahad, Sara Atef Ali

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Article in Heliyon, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gopala Krishna AlaparthiDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Kalyana Chakravarthy BairapareddyDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Fatma A HegazyDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Manjiri Suhas KulkarniCardiopulmonary Physical Therapist, Independent Researcher, India.
Khuloud SaifDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Fakhra AliDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Raya SaeedDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Asma MohammedDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Ghadeer FahadDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Sara Atef AliDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEvidence based practice (EBP) is widely used by cardiopulmonary physical therapists worldwide. Therefore, it is important to identify whether the therapists have the required knowledge, skills and resources in order to deliver the best evidence-based practice.

objectivesThe main objective of this cross-sectional study is to analyse the self-reported characteristics of behaviour, knowledge, skills and resources, opinion and barriers related to evidence-based practice among cardiopulmonary physical therapists of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

methodsAn electronic questionnaire was circulated among 60 licensed cardiopulmonary physical therapists, of either gender, practicing in UAE with a minimum experience of 1 year via e-mail. The response was further subjected to descriptive analysis.

resultsThe rate of response was 55% (33/60). The physical therapists of cardiopulmonary disciple reported that they understand the term Evidence Based Practice and frequently update themselves through scientific papers obtained via accessing various databases. Respondents also believe that the exposure in undergraduate or postgraduate course was not sufficient. However, they were also satisfied with amount of discussions taking place regarding EBP at their work place. The barriers commonly reported were difficulty in obtaining full-text papers, lack of time and lack of evidence-based training.

conclusionThus, concluding that physical therapists from UAE who practiced in cardiopulmonary subdiscipline believe that they have knowledge and skills to use evidence-based practice. Although, they have favourable opinions regarding its application and they still encounter difficulties in implementing it successfully.

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Cardiopulmonary physical therapistsEvidence-based practiceSurveyUnited Arab Emirates

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