Occupational Therapists<i>’</i> Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice: A Cross Sectional Survey

Krueger, Robert; Sweetman, Melissa M; Martin, Malissa; Cappaert, Thomas A.

doi:10.1080/07380577.2020.1756554

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“…50,51 While evidence-based practice barriers of time, access to articles, and organizational support are associated with reduced evidence-based practice implementation, high self-reflection behavior has a larger effect size than commonly cited barriers. 51 This indicates that self-reflection is an essential skill that fosters evidence-based practice. For those working with older adults, self-reflection needs to include an honest selfassessment about attitudes and potential biases related to aging.…”

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APTA Geriatrics' Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary

Criss

Wingood

Staples

et al. 2022

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

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Special Interest Paperaging from optimal to pathology-influenced aging and how psychosocial, environmental, behavioral, accessibility, and economic factors affect this aging continuum, optimal health, and wellness. Employing this distinctive skill set while also utilizing evidence-based practice, acknowledging the variability observed in older adults, and utilizing interwoven care systems that impact outcomes are key characteristics of best practice. The Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy developed best practice guidelines consisting of 6 principles needed to ensure patients receive the care that they deserve. Best practice principles include person-centered care, anti-ageist beliefs, holistic assessment using sound outcome measures, evidence-based interventions, physical activity promotion, and interprofessional collaborative practice. This executive summary presents these principles along with suggested action steps for each element of best practice. The aims are to encourage individual self-assessment, promote improvement in practice on an individual and facility/system level, increase communication and collaboration with other health care providers about global best practices for older adults, and to further target education, resources, and advocacy toward achieving best practice on a larger scale.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

APTA Geriatrics' Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary

Criss

Wingood

Staples

et al. 2022

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

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“…Even where not required for clinical practice, the majority had a higher than bachelor's level qualification. A higher level of education has been associated with a higher likelihood to engage in evidence‐based practice (Krueger et al, 2020 ). This sample may have resulted in a bias towards those who are more likely to use best practice, meaning the results are not representative of the quality range in the assessment of functioning practices.…”

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Assessing functioning for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: Current clinical practice in Australia

D’Arcy

Evans

Afsharnejad

et al. 2022

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Background In the disability sector globally, and specifically in Australia, assessments of functioning have become key to diagnostic processes, and accessing therapy and funding. Over half of all individuals accessing support through Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme have a neurodevelopmental condition diagnosis. Little is known about assessments of functioning for this population. Methods A mixed methods online survey was designed to understand the current assessment of functioning practices (including clinical contexts, concepts being assessed, and assessment methods) and barriers and facilitators to clinicians using best practice. Results were analysed descriptively, and differences between professions calculated where possible. Content analysis was used to explore qualitative comments. Results Clinicians from various medical and allied health backgrounds completed the survey (n = 93), with varying ranges of age, experience, and education. Clinicians reported that they assessed functioning across age, setting, sector, funding body, and individuals with a wide variety of diagnoses. Missing from current practice is a clear transdisciplinary conceptualisation of functioning. The largest barriers to best practice were limited time, large caseloads, availability of appropriate tools, and lack of clarity from funding bodies. Conclusions Missing from current practice is a clear transdisciplinary conceptualisation of functioning.These results will help inform steps forward to improve assessment of functioning practices to ensure that all individuals receive appropriate and sufficient support.

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“…Second, research suggests that current curricula are not developing students who embody the attributes described by Plastow & Bester (2020). Our ethical documents state that we value critical reflection and evidence-based practice, yet most practicing occupational therapists report only rarely engaging in them (Krueger et al, 2020). This lack of doing indicates that these therapists do not believe that frequent engagement in these activities is part of "belonging" to our profession, that is, part of their professional identity.…”

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confidence: 96%

Topic: Professional competence in occupational therapy

Benfield

Krueger

2021

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Occupational Therapists’ Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice: A Cross Sectional Survey

Cited by 14 publications

References 40 publications

APTA Geriatrics' Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary

APTA Geriatrics' Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary

Assessing functioning for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: Current clinical practice in Australia

Topic: Professional competence in occupational therapy

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