Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of feedback respiratory training on chest expansion and pulmonary function in patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-seven patients with stroke were randomly assigned to two groups: the feedback respiratory training group (experimental) (n=13) and the control group (control) (n=14). Feedback respiratory training and conventional physical therapy were performed by the experimental group. Conventional physical therapy was performed by the control group. Both groups received training three times per week for four weeks.[Results] Significant improvements were observed in chest expansion after training in the experimental group. Gains in chest expansion were greater in the experimental than in control group. Values of forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume at one second, peak expiratory flow, vital capacity, expiratory reserve volume, and inspiratory reserve volume in pulmonary function tests increased post-training in the experimental group. With the exception of expiratory reserve volume, all of these pulmonary function test measures showed greater gains in the experimental group than in the control group. [Conclusion] Feedback respiratory training is effective for the improvement of chest expansion and pulmonary function in patients with stroke.

EBP is in varying stages of growth among these fields. The evolution of EBP is evidenced by developments in preservice training, growth of the literature and resources, and increased research funding. Obstacles to EBP include competing job tasks, the need for additional training, and prevalent attitudes and behaviors toward research among practitioners. Librarians' skills in searching, organizing, and evaluating information can contribute to furthering the development of EBP in a given profession.

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Results were similar to a previous study, except for changes in the order of Zone 1 journals. Results can help physical therapists and librarians determine important journals in this discipline.

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Objective: To determine the information sources utilised by physical therapists (PTs) to support clinical decisions. Methods: Physical therapists in the United States were invited via professional listservs and electronic newsletters to participate in an online survey. Results: Journal articles were the most frequently utilised source of information, followed by databases (PubMed was most frequent). The frequency of utilising evidence-based resources was not significantly affected by the number of years of experience as a physical therapist (PT), working in a state that allows direct access to PT services or doctoral vs masters/bachelors degree. Conclusions: Compared with a previous study (1994), there has been a transition in physical therapy information seeking, with greater reliance on evidence-based information.Keywords: access to information, information seeking behaviour, information services, physical therapy (specialty), questionnaires Key Messages• Because physical therapists are now using evidence-based information sources more frequently, more significant and intentional collaborative partnerships between physical therapists and medical librarians are needed.• Physical therapists need instruction to increase effectiveness of search techniques to locate evidence-based information to support clinical decision-making.• Physical therapy schools and librarians should educate students on methods to access evidencebased information resources and provide continuing education to practicing therapists on evidence-based resources.• In order to impact clinical practice, government and non-government agencies should work to develop systems to give healthcare professionals greater access to published literature.

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