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Respiratory therapy faculty and students understand evidence-based practice (EBP) but its clinical application is limited. Knowledge, self-efficacy, and learning experiences showed minimal influence on EBP use in this study.

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  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Medical Education
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for quality patient care, integrating evidence, expertise, and patient preferences.
  • Consistent EBP adoption remains a challenge, even when evidence supports a therapy.
  • This study investigates factors influencing EBP use among respiratory therapy educators and students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess factors associated with the use of evidence-based practice (EBP).
  • To evaluate EBP knowledge, self-efficacy, and learning experiences.
  • To examine the relationship between these factors and EBP utilization in respiratory therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive survey research design was employed.
  • An online questionnaire was developed and administered to respiratory therapy faculty and degree-advancement students.
  • Non-probability sampling was utilized.

Main Results:

  • Respondents showed strong foundational EBP knowledge but weaker understanding of specific process components.
  • Self-efficacy varied, with higher confidence in patient needs assessment and lower confidence in PICO technique and statistical interpretation.
  • Students reported more favorable learning experiences than faculty (P = .008); literature searching exceeded critical appraisal and application.

Conclusions:

  • Respiratory therapy faculty and students possess EBP knowledge and confidence but demonstrate limited clinical application.
  • Knowledge, self-efficacy, and learning experiences had minimal impact on EBP use.
  • Findings establish a basis for future research into enhancing EBP integration in respiratory therapy education and practice.