Integrating the centennial vision into an evidence-based fieldwork-learning experience

ABSTRACT Occupational Therapy's Centennial Vision includes the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a core mechanism to move the profession forward. The literature reveals that although EBP has become an expected norm by occupational therapy consumers and payers, it is difficult to implement secondary to a variety of issues. The implementation and use of an EBP fieldwork experience within the physical disabilities context require problem-based and collaborative learning approaches. Fieldwork students complete 15 practitioner-facilitated EBP modules regarding performance approaches specific to the fieldwork site. The response of the participants suggests that EBP can have a positive impact on new knowledge acquisition and its application to new clinical skills. Future program goals include the development of more in-depth outcome measures to ascertain the effectiveness of a fieldwork clinical-learning module program.