Knowledge, Attitudes and Interest of Evidence Based Practice among Physical Therapist Working in Pakistan: Evidence Based Practice among Physical Therapist

Sameen  Amjad; Lyba  Musaddiq; Sharjeel Tasneem Tasneem; Muhammad  Kashif; Ghousia  Iftikhar; Nimra  Arif; Tamjeed  Ghaffar

doi:10.54393/tt.v4i02.110

Authors

Sameen Amjad Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Lyba Musaddiq Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Sharjeel Tasneem Tasneem Bahria Collage of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Health Campus, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Kashif Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ghousia Iftikhar Department of Physical Therapy, Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Differently Abled, Lahore, Pakistan
Nimra Arif Department of Physical Therapy, The Physio College, Multan, Pakistan
Tamjeed Ghaffar Department of Physical Therapy, Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Differently Abled, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v4i02.110

Keywords:

Evidence-Based Practice, Knowledge, Attitudes

Abstract

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an approach that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to guide clinical decision-making. Objectives: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and interests towards Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) among physiotherapists in Pakistan. Methods: We surveyed 302 physical therapists working in Government and private settings in Pakistan via an online survey. The survey questionnaire encompassed four sections: (1) respondent characteristics; (2) knowledge of the principles of EBP as well as attitudes, interests, use and perceived efficacy of EBP. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version-23. Results: Overall 85% perceived EBP study is useful and necessary in PT clinical practice and 83% of respondents believed the importance of literature discoveries in regular practice and in improving the worth of patient care. Moreover, 77% showed interests to incorporate evidence increasingly in regular practice and 82% of participants were interested in seeking and enhancing proficiency to implement EBP in practice. Conclusions: Majority of physical therapists took part in this study held positive attitudes towards the role of EBP. Most participants were interested in incorporating their perceived roles in practice as a means of honing their skills

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