Attitudes, skills, and use of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional survey of Swedish osteopaths

Leach, MJ; Shaw, R; Austin, P; Fryer, G; Thomson, OP; Adams, J; Skillgate, E; Sundberg, T

Attitudes, skills, and use of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional survey of Swedish osteopaths

Leach, MJ Shaw, R Austin, P Fryer, G Thomson, OP Adams, J

Skillgate, E Sundberg, T

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020, 38, pp. 41-49
Issue Date:: 2020-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Leach, MJ
dc.contributor.author	Shaw, R
dc.contributor.author	Austin, P
dc.contributor.author	Fryer, G
dc.contributor.author	Thomson, OP
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.contributor.author	Skillgate, E
dc.contributor.author	Sundberg, T
dc.date.accessioned	2021-01-27T03:45:09Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-27T03:45:09Z
dc.date.issued	2020-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020, 38, pp. 41-49
dc.identifier.issn	1746-0689
dc.identifier.issn	1878-0164
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/145587
dc.description.abstract	© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is integral to the provision of ethical, safe and high-quality health care. While osteopathy is an established and registered health profession in many countries, it is a developing, unregistered health profession in Sweden. This study explored the perceptions, skills, use, barriers and enablers of EBP among Swedish osteopaths. Methods: Osteopath members of the Swedish Osteopathic Association were invited by email to participate in an anonymous online survey - a Swedish-translated and pilot-tested version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude and Utilisation Survey. Data collection was conducted between January and March 2019. Results: Thirty-one per cent (78/249) of invited osteopaths responded to the survey. Respondents were largely supportive of EBP and most agreed or strongly agreed that EBP assisted clinical decision-making (84.7%), improved quality of patient care (83.3%), and was necessary in the practice of osteopathy (80.8%). Respondents typically reported moderate to moderate-high levels of EBP skills, whereas their level of engagement in EBP activities was variable and infrequent. The main reported barrier for EBP uptake was lack of clinical evidence in osteopathy. Workplace access to the internet and free online databases, and the ability to download full-text journal articles, were considered very useful enablers of EBP. Conclusions: The responding Swedish osteopaths appeared largely supportive of EBP, reported moderate to moderate-high levels of EBP skills but participated infrequently in EBP activities. Studies of interventions aimed at enhancing the skills and clinical use of EBP in osteopathy are warranted.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijosm.2020.10.006
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.classification	Orthopedics
dc.title	Attitudes, skills, and use of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional survey of Swedish osteopaths
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	38
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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dc.date.updated	2021-01-27T03:44:41Z
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© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is integral to the provision of ethical, safe and high-quality health care. While osteopathy is an established and registered health profession in many countries, it is a developing, unregistered health profession in Sweden. This study explored the perceptions, skills, use, barriers and enablers of EBP among Swedish osteopaths. Methods: Osteopath members of the Swedish Osteopathic Association were invited by email to participate in an anonymous online survey - a Swedish-translated and pilot-tested version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude and Utilisation Survey. Data collection was conducted between January and March 2019. Results: Thirty-one per cent (78/249) of invited osteopaths responded to the survey. Respondents were largely supportive of EBP and most agreed or strongly agreed that EBP assisted clinical decision-making (84.7%), improved quality of patient care (83.3%), and was necessary in the practice of osteopathy (80.8%). Respondents typically reported moderate to moderate-high levels of EBP skills, whereas their level of engagement in EBP activities was variable and infrequent. The main reported barrier for EBP uptake was lack of clinical evidence in osteopathy. Workplace access to the internet and free online databases, and the ability to download full-text journal articles, were considered very useful enablers of EBP. Conclusions: The responding Swedish osteopaths appeared largely supportive of EBP, reported moderate to moderate-high levels of EBP skills but participated infrequently in EBP activities. Studies of interventions aimed at enhancing the skills and clinical use of EBP in osteopathy are warranted.

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