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Enhancing evidence-based practice into healthcare: Exploring the role of scientific skills in occupational therapists.
Valera-Gran, Desirée; Campos-Sánchez, Irene; Prieto-Botella, Daniel; Fernández-Pires, Paula; Hurtado-Pomares, Miriam; Juárez-Leal, Iris; Peral-Gómez, Paula; Navarrete-Muñoz, Eva María.
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  • Valera-Gran D; Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Campos-Sánchez I; Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Prieto-Botella D; Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), Alicante, Spain.
  • Fernández-Pires P; Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Hurtado-Pomares M; Occupational Therapy Research Group (InTeO, Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional), Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Juárez-Leal I; Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Peral-Gómez P; Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain.
  • Navarrete-Muñoz EM; Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), Alicante, Spain.
Scand J Occup Ther ; 31(1): 2323205, 2024 Feb 24.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38447524
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Research utilization and evidence-based practice (EBP) in occupational therapy rely on essential scientific skills. Despite prior research exploring factors influencing EBP, a gap remains in understanding the specific scientific competencies crucial for effective EBP application.

OBJECTIVES:

To (1) describe the level of scientific skills for EBP and research application, and (2) investigate the factors influencing higher scientific competence among 1159 Spanish-speaking occupational therapists. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

We assessed the scientific skills using the HACTO-Screen online survey. Recruitment was conducted through a non-probability convenience sampling method between April to June 2020, using social networks and email dissemination to education and professional organizations in Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.

RESULTS:

Out of a total score of 115 points, participants showed a moderate level of scientific skills (mean 62.7, SD 21.6), with literature searching skills ranking the highest and scientific writing skills ranking the lowest. Associations were found between greater scientific competence and advanced degrees, ongoing research training, and on-the-job research.

CONCLUSIONS:

Continuous research training, higher academic degrees, and active research engagement are essential for enhancing scientific competence among occupational therapists.

SIGNIFICANCE:

Targeted training to enhance scientific skills and promote research utilization are crucial in advancing EBP in occupational therapy.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Terapia Ocupacional / Terapeutas Ocupacionales Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Scand J Occup Ther Asunto de la revista: REABILITACAO Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: España Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Terapia Ocupacional / Terapeutas Ocupacionales Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Scand J Occup Ther Asunto de la revista: REABILITACAO Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: España Pais de publicación: Reino Unido