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Measures of knowledge and skills for evidence-based practice: a systematic review
Stephanie M N Glegg1, Liisa Holsti
1School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, T325-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 2B5. sglegg@cw.bc.ca
Background:
Lack of knowledge and skills in seeking, evaluating, and applying evidence are barriers to evidence-based practice (EBP). The measurement of these constructs can inform educational initiatives aimed at reducing EBP barriers.
Purpose:
The purpose of this systematic review is to provide a critical appraisal of the rehabilitation literature describing quantitative measures of EBP knowledge and skills.
Methods:
Measures used with occupational therapists to evaluate EBP knowledge or skills were compiled from a search of the EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EBM Reviews, and PSYCINFO databases. Measures were evaluated using adapted criteria from the CanChild Outcome Measures Rating Form.
Findings:
Of the 15 measures identified, three met criteria as being adequate for the measurement of EBP knowledge and skills.
Implications:
Further measure development needs to address limitations of existing measures. Research to evaluate the psychometric properties of existing or novel measures of knowledge and skills related to EBP may improve their utility.
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