THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN THE FIELD OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN TÜRKİYE FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF STUDENTS, ACADEMICIANS, AND CLINICIANS: A PILOT STUDY

Abstract

Purpose: Evidence-based practice (EBP) isa method based on high-quality clinical research and practice. According to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, EBP training should be at the forefront of physiotherapy practice recommendations. The aim of our study is to investigate the place of EBP and the barrier to it in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in T & uuml;rkiye from the perspective of students, academicians and clinicians. Methods: The study was planned as a pilot study. The study was carried out with all students, academicians and clinicians in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation that could be reached during the study. In the evaluation, the EBP Scale consisting of 28 questions and a form prepared by the researchers questioning the opinions, knowledge level and obstacles to EBP were used. The study data were collected by creating a web-based form. Results: Our study was conducted with a total of 97 people, 44 students, 22 academicians and 31 clinicians. In the responses to the factors that prevent EBP, Obtaining an order (doctor's instructions for treatment) was stated as the first obstacle by 51.06%of students, 31.57%of academicians and 33.33% of clinicians. When the total EBP scale scores were compared between the three groups, statistically significant differences were found (p=0.000). Conclusion: When the results of our study were examined, it was seen that the knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapists in different fields regarding EBP varied, but in common, the main factor that made EBP difficult for students, clinicians and academicians in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in T & uuml;rkiye was the taking orders factor.