Adherence to evidence-based practice across healthcare professionals in Germany: results from a cross-sectional, nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to evidence-based practice (EBP) is considered a key competence to improve healthcare quality. In this study, we aimed to describe the EBP adherence of healthcare professionals working in Germany and to explore barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of EBP in clinical practice.

Methods

A nationwide online survey was performed among healthcare professionals in Germany from January to April 2018 using the German version of the Evidence-based Practice Inventory (EBPI) questionnaire for a comprehensive assessment of adherence to EBP. Univariate logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the association between demographic and professional determinants and each EBPI dimension.

Results

We analysed data of 889 participants, in

SUBMITTER: Ehrenbrusthoff K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature