The impact of a small-group educational intervention for allied health professionals to enhance evidence-based practice: mixed methods evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare professionals are recommended to use evidence-based practice (EBP) principles to update and improve clinical practice. Well-designed educational initiatives, together with practice and feedback opportunities can improve individuals' EBP knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Methods

A concurrent mixed methods assessment was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of four monthly workshops on allied health professionals' knowledge, skills, self-efficacy and behaviour. In between workshops, professionals were encouraged to practice and integrate EBP learnings with colleagues in their workplace. Participants completed three pre and post intervention assessments: Evidence-based Practice Confidence Scale; adapted Fresno test; and an adapted EBP Impl

SUBMITTER: Mickan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6503357 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature