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Kimberly Keeley1, Stacy E Walker2, Dorice A Hankemeier2
1Department of Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences, Slippery Rock University, PA;
Journal of Athletic Training
|February 5, 2016
Summary
Athletic trainers (ATs) show positive beliefs about evidence-based practice (EBP) but low implementation rates in patient care. More resources and advocacy are needed to bridge this gap for improved clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Allied Health Professions
Background:
- Understanding athletic trainers' (ATs) beliefs and use of evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for developing effective implementation strategies.
- Assessing current EBP adoption among ATs can identify barriers and facilitators to its integration into clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the beliefs and utilization of evidence-based practice (EBP) among athletic trainers (ATs).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing an online survey instrument was conducted.
- The survey included the EBP Beliefs Scale and EBP Implementation Scale, administered to 467 ATs.
- Data collected included demographic information, beliefs about EBP, and EBP implementation in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- ATs reported neutral beliefs regarding EBP (56.00 ± 7.86) and low implementation rates (9.00 ± 11.38), indicating EBP use approximately 0 times in the prior 8 weeks.
- Higher EBP belief scores were associated with requirements for third-party reimbursement documentation, access to current research (excluding the Journal of Athletic Training), and doctoral degrees.
- Higher EBP implementation scores were linked to being a preceptor, requiring third-party reimbursement documentation, accessing current research, and holding a doctoral degree.
Conclusions:
- Athletic trainers exhibit positive attitudes toward EBP but demonstrate limited application in patient care.
- There is a clear need for enhanced information and resources to support ATs in implementing EBP effectively.
- Prioritizing and advocating for EBP implementation is essential for advancing patient care and the athletic training profession.
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