Applying modern measurement approaches to constructs relevant to evidence-based practice among Canadian physical and occupational therapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a complex process. To quantify it, one has to also consider individual and contextual factors using multiple measures. Modern measurement approaches are available to optimize the measurement of complex constructs. This study aimed to develop a robust measurement approach for constructs around EBP including practice, individual (e.g. knowledge, attitudes, confidence, behaviours), and contextual factors (e.g. resources).

Methods

One hundred eighty-one items arising from 5 validated EBP measures were subjected to an item analysis. Nominal group technique was used to arrive at a consensus about the content relevance of each item. Baseline questionnaire responses from a longitudinal study of the evolution of EBP in 128 new graduates of

SUBMITTER: Al Zoubi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6299597 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature