Evidence-Based Practice: What Are Dietitians’ Perceptions, Attitudes, and Knowledge?

Perceptions of physiotherapists towards research: a mixed methods study

“…Allied health research also found that both attitudes [11] and research skills [8,[10][11][12][13][14] influence the use of research in practice. In addition, the culture in which the clinician operates is known to play an important role in the uptake of research [15][16][17][18][19].…”

Perceived Needs for Graduate Level Clinical Nutrition Education for Registered Dietitians

“…17 Byham-Gray et al reported that RDs' most commonly cited barriers for applying research findings to practice were lack of resources, poor organizational culture, and unsupportive healthcare team members. 18 The lack of research mentors 19,20 may be an additional barrier.…”

Learner Perception and Performance in a Problem-Based Clinical Nutrition Course

“…Learners reported a significantly greater confidence in obtaining nutrition information, interpreting nutrition literature, working as a team, and in overall leadership skills (Table 3): skills essential for an evidence-based clinical nutrition practitioner. 30 Learners were more confident of their problem-solving skills (M = 5.7 ± 0.6; based on a scale of 1 [hardly ever] to 7 [almost always]; n = 52) and ability to conduct independent learning (M = 6.0 ± 0.5; n = 52). Acquisition of independent thinking skills was reported on the final course evaluation, with a mean score of 6.0 ± 2.2 of a possible range of 3 (agree that the skill was acquired) to 15 (disagree).…”