Knowledge and attitudes towards evidence-based practice among clinical physical therapists in Metro Manila
- Author:
Zyrell James D. Gutierrez
1
;
Alyssa Mary V. Genilo
1
;
Charmaine Maano
1
;
Estelle Kristine D. Cabias
1
;
Salvador D. Ramos III
1
;
Gerald Lester A. Caoili
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Clinical Physical Therapist
- MeSH: Physical Therapy Modalities; Attitude
- From: Health Sciences Journal 2016;5(2):57-61
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction :The study aimed to determine the demographic profile of clinical physical therapists in Metro Manila, their knowledge and attitudes towards evidence-based practice and the relationship of their educational background to knowledge and attitudes towards evidence-based practice.
Methods :A quantitative correlational research design was utilized to describe the profile, knowledge and attitudes of clinical physical therapists, selected by purposive sampling, towards evidence-based practice. An adapted Likert-type questionnaire was utilized to gather data necessary to the study.
Results :Majority of 33 respondents had their basics of evidence-based practice as part of their academic preparation and had positive attitudes towards evidence-based practice. There was a weak non-significant correlation of educational background with knowledge of evidence-based practice and no correlation with attitudes towards evidence-based practice
Conclusion :Educational background may be factor in terms of knowledge of evidence- based practice. However, educational background is not correlated with the personal attitudes towards evidence-based practice. - Full text:uerm 11.pdf
