Methods of teaching evidence-based practice: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To identify the effectiveness of different teaching modalities on student evidence-based practice (EBP) competency.

Methods

Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC, A + Education and AEI through to November 2021. We included randomised-controlled trials comparing EBP teaching modes on EBP knowledge, skills, attitudes or behaviour in undergraduate and post-graduate health professions education. Risk of bias was determined using the Cochrane risk of bias tool.

Results

Twenty-one studies were included in the review. Overall, no single teaching modality was identified as being superior to others at significantly increasing learner competency in EBP. Changes in learner knowledge, skill

SUBMITTER: Howard B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9607697 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature