title: Impact of an evidence-based practice course on occupational therapist's confidence levels and goals.
abstract: Confidence levels of 136 Irish occupational therapists were measured before and after an evidence based practice training course. Ranked scores on the evidence based practice confidence scale showed statistically significant improvement in all areas between pre and post course. Goals set by therapists to integrate EBP into their practice following the course were analysed and grouped into categories which included: 1) getting ready to use evidence based practice, 2) examining current and best practices, and 3) promoting a culture of evidence based practice in the workplace. Course feedback using Likert scales identified satisfaction with course content and delivery method.
authors.affiliation: University of Dublin, Trinity College, Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, James' Street, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brangan
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Quinn
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Spirtos
mesh_terms: D004521:Educational Measurement; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept
keywords: Confidence levels; evidence based practice; goal setting; training course