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Future Directions Of Evidence-Based Practice In Athletic Training: Perceived Strategies To Enhance The Use Of Evidence-Based Practice, Cailee E. Welch, Dorice A. Hankemeier, Aimee L. Wyant, Danica G. Hays, William A. Pitney, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Future Directions Of Evidence-Based Practice In Athletic Training: Perceived Strategies To Enhance The Use Of Evidence-Based Practice, Cailee E. Welch, Dorice A. Hankemeier, Aimee L. Wyant, Danica G. Hays, William A. Pitney, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Context: The shift to a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) in athletic training is a necessary step in both the optimization of patient care and the advancement of athletic trainers (ATs) as health care professionals. Whereas individuals have gained knowledge in this area, most ATs still are not practicing in an evidence-based manner. Exploring perceived strategies to enhance the use of EBP will help to determine the best approaches to assist ATs in applying EBP concepts to practice to improve patient care.
Objective: To explore beneficial strategies and techniques ATs perceived would promote successful implementation of EBP within athletic training …
Use Of Evidence-Based Practice Among Athletic Training Educators, Clinicians, And Students, Part 1: Perceived Importance, Knowledge, And Confidence, Dorice A. Hankemeier, Jessica M. Walter, Cailee W. Mccarty, Eric J. Newton, Stacy E. Walker, Shana L. Pribesh, Beth E. Jamali, Sarah A. Manspeaker, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Use Of Evidence-Based Practice Among Athletic Training Educators, Clinicians, And Students, Part 1: Perceived Importance, Knowledge, And Confidence, Dorice A. Hankemeier, Jessica M. Walter, Cailee W. Mccarty, Eric J. Newton, Stacy E. Walker, Shana L. Pribesh, Beth E. Jamali, Sarah A. Manspeaker, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Context:
Although evidence-based practice (EBP) has become more prevalent, athletic trainers' perceptions of importance and knowledge of these concepts and their confidence in EBP are largely unknown.
Objective:
To assess perceived importance and knowledge of and confidence in EBP concepts in athletic trainers in various roles and with different degree levels.
Design:
Cross-sectional study.
Setting:
Online survey instrument.
Patients or Other Participants:
The survey was sent to 6702 athletic training educators, clinicians, and postprofessional students. A total of 1209 completed the survey, for a response rate of 18.04%.
Main Outcome Measure(s):
Demographic information and perceived importance and knowledge of and …