Perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists on the use of evidence-based practice in Kuwait: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the perspectives of paediatric occupational therapists on factors relating to the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical practice/settings.

Design

A qualitative approach entailing the use of (face-to-face) semistructured interviews. Collected data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Setting

Governmental and private hospitals, clinics and schools in Kuwait that offered occupational therapy services.

Participants

10 occupational therapists with a minimum of 2 years experience working with children.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Occupational therapists' perspectives on the factors relating to the implementation of EBP in clinical practice.

Results

Three themes emerged: (1) source of motivation towards E

SUBMITTER: Jasem Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647311 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature