Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes, Skills, and Usage Among Canadian Naturopathic Doctors: A Summary of the Evidence and Directions for the Future

Aucoin, M; Leach, MJ; Cooley, K

Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes, Skills, and Usage Among Canadian Naturopathic Doctors: A Summary of the Evidence and Directions for the Future

Aucoin, M Leach, MJ Cooley, K

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Publisher:: Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: CAND Journal, 2021, 28, (3), pp. 9-13
Issue Date:: 2021-09-30

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dc.contributor.author	Aucoin, M
dc.contributor.author	Leach, MJ
dc.contributor.author	Cooley, K https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7960-6504
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-24T02:56:29Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-24T02:56:29Z
dc.date.issued	2021-09-30
dc.identifier.citation	CAND Journal, 2021, 28, (3), pp. 9-13
dc.identifier.issn	1491-0187
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/153496
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a framework aimed at facilitating the delivery of best practice care. Despite documented benefits, many health professionals have expressed concerns about EBP. Naturopathic medicine has been cited as being in opposition to EBP; however, this is not supported by the evidence. In a recent cross-sectional Canadian survey of naturopathic doctors, respondents self-reported a moderate to high use of EBP and use of a range of sources of evidence to guide clinical decisions. Evidence-based practice skill was reported to be moderately high, and attitudes were predominantly positive. These findings are consistent with other research undertaken on the topic which has identified a shift towards embracing EBP. Canadian naturopathic doctors have indicated a high level of interest in improving their EBP skills, and we present an upcoming opportunity for skill development.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
dc.relation.ispartof	CAND Journal
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.54434/candj.91
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes, Skills, and Usage Among Canadian Naturopathic Doctors: A Summary of the Evidence and Directions for the Future
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	28
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
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dc.date.updated	2022-01-24T02:56:29Z
pubs.issue	3
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pubs.volume	28
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Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a framework aimed at facilitating the delivery of best practice care. Despite documented benefits, many health professionals have expressed concerns about EBP. Naturopathic medicine has been cited as being in opposition to EBP; however, this is not supported by the evidence. In a recent cross-sectional Canadian survey of naturopathic doctors, respondents self-reported a moderate to high use of EBP and use of a range of sources of evidence to guide clinical decisions. Evidence-based practice skill was reported to be moderately high, and attitudes were predominantly positive. These findings are consistent with other research undertaken on the topic which has identified a shift towards embracing EBP. Canadian naturopathic doctors have indicated a high level of interest in improving their EBP skills, and we present an upcoming opportunity for skill development.

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