Are physical therapists in Viet Nam ready to implement evidence-based practice? A survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) enhances healthcare services and keeps providers current with best practices. EBP has been adopted and spread worldwide. However, people will not apply it if they do not know, understand, or believe it. Few studies have considered EBP application in Viet Nam. This study explores whether Vietnamese physical therapists' attitude, knowledge, skills toward EBP and barriers to its use make them ready to implement its practice.

Methods

A survey questionnaire was sent directly to physical therapists in governmental healthcare organizations in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, from July to October, 2017. It consisted of 41 closed- and open-ended questions related to knowledge, attitude, behaviors, frequency of use, and barriers of EBP and the demog

SUBMITTER: Dao HT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6303861 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature