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Competency in evidence-based medicine and associated factors among medical radiology technologists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Melesse, Girma Tufa; Amde, Tewodros; Tezera, Robel.
Afiliación
  • Melesse GT; Department of Midwifery, Institute of Health, Bule Hora University, Bule Hora, Ethiopia.
  • Amde T; Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical and Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Tezera R; Department of Medical Radiology, College of Medical and Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
J Med Radiat Sci ; 2024 Mar 06.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38445830
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Evidence-based medicine integrates clinical expertise, patient values and best research evidence in clinical decision-making. This study aimed to assess evidence-based medicine knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors among medical radiology technologists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 medical radiology technologists from May to August 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with evidence-based medicine practice.

RESULTS:

Most medical radiology technologists (57.7%) had moderate evidence-based medicine knowledge and 94.9% had favourable attitudes. However, 64.8% demonstrated poor evidence-based medicine practice. Factors significantly associated with better evidence-based medicine practice were moderate knowledge (AOR 1.949, 95% CI 1.155-3.291), good statistical understanding (AOR 1.824, 95% CI 1.135-2.930), sufficient time for evidence-based medicine (AOR 1.892, 95% CI 1.140-3.141), institutional support (AOR 2.093, 95% CI 1.271-3.440) and evidence-based medicine resource access (AOR 1.653, 95% CI 1.028-2.656).

CONCLUSION:

Despite moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards evidence-based medicine, most medical radiology technologists had suboptimal utilisation. Strategies to improve knowledge, ensure dedicated time, provide institutional support and resources could enhance evidence-based radiology practice.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Med Radiat Sci Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Etiopia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Med Radiat Sci Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Etiopia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos