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Comparing evidence-based practice of nurses and physiotherapists.

Simon Palfreyman1, Angela Tod, Jane Doyle

  • 1Sheffield Vascular Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Nurses and physiotherapists use diverse knowledge sources, but time remains a barrier. Nurses reported poorer evidence-based practice skills compared to physiotherapists.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Healthcare Professions

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) is integral to modern healthcare.
  • Limited comparative data exists on EBP attitudes between nursing and other allied health professions.
  • Understanding knowledge sources and barriers is crucial for effective EBP implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare nurses' and physiotherapists' knowledge sources for evidence-based practice.
  • To identify and compare perceived barriers to implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and physiotherapy.
  • To assess self-rated skills in evidence-based practice between these two professions.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among nurses and physiotherapists at a large teaching hospital.
  • 324 questionnaires were distributed to assess knowledge sources and perceived barriers.
  • Data analysis compared responses between the nursing and physiotherapy groups.

Main Results:

  • Both nurses and physiotherapists utilized a broad spectrum of knowledge sources.
  • Nurses more frequently used policy manuals and consulted medical staff compared to physiotherapists.
  • Time constraints were a significant barrier for both professions, with nurses reporting lower self-assessed EBP skills.

Conclusions:

  • While both professions access varied knowledge sources, differences exist in their utilization patterns.
  • Time is a universal barrier to evidence-based practice implementation in these healthcare roles.
  • Targeted interventions may be needed to enhance nurses' evidence-based practice skills and confidence.

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