Introducing OTseeker (Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence): A New Evidence Database for Occupational Therapists

Bennett, Sally; Hoffmann, Tammy; McCluskey, Annie; McKenna, Kryss; Strong, Jennifer; Tooth, Leigh

doi:10.5014/ajot.57.6.635

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“…6 The PEDro scale contains eight internal validity items (presence of randomisation, concealed allocation, baseline comparability, blinding of assessors, therapist and participants, intention-to-treat analysis, and adequate follow-up) and two statistical reporting items (presence of between-group statistical comparisons and point measures and measures of variability for at least one key outcome). The presence of internal validity items are displayed in OTseeker for each RCT, allowing users to make judgments about the risk of bias for each study.…”

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“…OTseeker provides occupational therapists and others with fast access to high-quality research evidence. 6 The database contains over 4,000 RCTs and SRs relevant to occupational therapy practice, many pertaining to interventions for people following stroke. Only RCTs and SRs are included because they have the potential to provide strong evidence about the effectiveness of interventions.…”

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“…6 The variety, methodological quality, and availability of high quality research evidence present challenges for occupational therapists when attempting to locate and appraise and integrate it into practice. 6 An urgent need has been identified for the collation and dissemination of the best current stroke evidence to assist evidence-based practice. 10 Knowledge about the quantity and quality of research in stroke rehabilitation, including the types of interventions and outcome measures that have been researched, would help occupational therapists in their efforts to integrate evidence into practice.…”

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“…4,5 Despite the increase in research being published, concerns have been raised about the limited quantity and quality of occupational therapy research. 6 In the area of stroke rehabilitation, several SRs have identified that occupational therapy after stroke can improve people' s performance of functional activities and remediate some impairments. 5,7 However, details regarding the actual interventions and activities used by occupational therapists are often lacking.…”

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Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Analysis of the Research Contained in the OTseeker Evidence Database

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McKenna

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Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation

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Purpose: To analyse the stroke content in OTseeker in terms of the quantity of the research evidence, the quality of the randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and the types of interventions and outcome measures used. Method: A survey of stroke-related content in the OTseeker database was conducted in 2007. The year of publication and intervention categories used in each stroke-related RCT and systematic review (SR) were recorded. The internal validity of RCTs using the PEDro scale (partitioned) and the outcome measures used were also recorded. Results: Of the 4,369 articles indexed on OTseeker, 452 (10.3%) related to stroke were conducted between 1979 and 2006. The five most frequently studied intervention categories were movement training (43.2%), models of service delivery (31.2%), physical modalities/ orthotics/splinting (30.1%), exercise/stretching/strength training (19.5%), and skill acquisition/training (9.3%). Random allocation (96.1%) was the most frequently satisfied internal validity criterion and therapist blinding (3.1%) was least often satisfied. The five most frequently used outcome measurement categories were basic and extended activities of daily living (70.1%), hand and upper limb function (56.1%), walking/gait (44.1%), movement/motor function (32.7%), and quality of life/general overall health (27.9%). Conclusion: The stroke-related content on OTseeker is useful for allied health professionals. This study highlights a need for better definitions of interventions and consensus about the best outcome measures. Few interventions or outcome measures were participation focused.

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Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Analysis of the Research Contained in the OTseeker Evidence Database

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Utilization of evidence-based practice by registered occupational therapists

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Although the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) is presently on the rise, there have been limited studies examining its use by occupational therapists within the US. The purpose of this study was to examine the use of EBP among registered occupational therapists in the occupational therapy intervention planning process. This descriptive study surveyed 500 members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), of which 131 participants responded (26%). The results of the study supported the hypothesis that, within the sample studied, a minority of registered occupational therapists in the US utilize EBP in the intervention planning process. Other results included: (1) As level of academic education increased, the view of the importance of research to occupational therapy decreased. (2) As the years of practice increased, the use of research evidence in making clinical decisions decreased. As the occupational therapy profession moves towards utilization of EBP as a professional standard, it is imperative that the profession examines specific strategies to promote the adoption of such practice by its members, including the promotion of competency in evidence utilization, and the valuing of the established clinical reasoning skills of the practitioner while integrating research evidence into intervention planning to support professional practice.

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Self‐reported Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour towards Evidence‐based Practice of Occupational Therapy Students in Ireland

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Cahill

2011

Occupation Therapy Intl

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It is widely accepted that the occupational therapy profession needs to incorporate research findings into clinical practice so as to improve client outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based practice (EBP) of occupational therapy students in the Republic of Ireland. A validated questionnaire was used to survey the population of final-year students from the four universities in Ireland in 2008. There was a response rate of 77% (n = 86) to the Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour Questionnaire. All students reported that they had a clear understanding of EBP and were willing to practice EBP in the future. The majority (85%, n = 73) reported accessing evidence weekly or more often. Lack of time and fieldwork educators not practising EBP were important barriers for 31% (n = 27) and 27% (n = 23), respectively. Over half (55%, n = 47) reported difficulty in finding evidence. The internet (28%, n = 24) and textbooks (27%, n = 23) were the most popular sources of evidence. Limitations include the self-report, cross-sectional design. Future research could include longitudinal studies to understand the transfer of learning into clinical practice.

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Introducing OTseeker (Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence): A New Evidence Database for Occupational Therapists

Cited by 32 publications

References 17 publications

Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Analysis of the Research Contained in the OTseeker Evidence Database

Interventions for Stroke Rehabilitation: Analysis of the Research Contained in the OTseeker Evidence Database

Utilization of evidence-based practice by registered occupational therapists

Self‐reported Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour towards Evidence‐based Practice of Occupational Therapy Students in Ireland

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