Knowledge, Attitude, Use and Perception Towards Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Among Physiotherapists of Ahmedabad

Abstract

Background: Evidence-based medicine (EBP) is where the concept originated from evidence-based medicine. EBP is defined as "the methodical, straightforward, and reasonable application of current best evidence from research endeavors in determining protocol regarding the specific patient's supervision.". This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of physiotherapists working in a rehabilitation context related to evidence-based practice (EBP) using a survey approach. Aim: The study aimed to find out the level of Knowledge, Attitude, Use, and Perception Towards Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) among physiotherapists of Ahmedabad Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among physiotherapists of Ahmedabad. A survey of 62 physiotherapists, both male and female, was conducted using an evidence-based practice questionnaire. The responses were submitted through Google Forms. Ethical clearance has been taken. Result: Ninety-three percent with an average age of 26 knew about evidence-based practice. It showed that 42.75% could start search tactics to identify research and evaluate the literature, 39% fully comprehended meta-analysis, and just 5% grasped forest plots. 48.11% of people had a favorable opinion of evidence-based practice. The biggest obstacle was thought to be a lack of critical appraisal skills. Conclusion: The adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) in physiotherapy may be hampered by constraints such as a lack of knowledge about how to apply EBP in everyday practice and despite physiotherapists' strong positive sentiments toward it. Key words: knowledge, perception, attitude, evidence-based practice, physiotherapists