Introducing evidence-based practice to an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry unit.
OBJECTIVE
An evidence-based practice (EBP) course was presented to the nonphysician clinical staff of an inpatient child psychiatry unit to assess change in attitude and knowledge.


METHODS
Staff members were surveyed to determine change in attitudes and knowledge.


RESULTS
The staff gained knowledge about EBP and attitudes were positive overall, indicating that the staff was much more likely to use EBP after the course.


CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates the feasibility of teaching EBP to inpatient child psychiatry staff, although the small sample size was a significant limitation and further studies are indicated.
Kurth
Jennifer
J
Loyola University Medical Center, Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, 2160 S. First Ave,, Bldg. 105, Rm 1940, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. jkurthdo@yahoo.com
D000293:Adolescent; D000296:Adolescent Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002641:Chicago; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital