Factors that promote the use of evidence-based knowledge among physiotherapists in the municipal health services: An interview study
Aim: The purpose of the study was to explore factors that promote the use of evidence-based knowledge among municipal physiotherapists. Design, material and method: The study was a qualitative study using individual interviews as a method. Eight in-depth interviews with municipal physiotherapists...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Danish |
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Norwegian Physiotherapist Association
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Fysioterapeuten |
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| Online Access: | https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/fagfellevurdert-forskningsbasert-fysioterapi/faktorer-som-fremmer-bruk-av-forskningsbasert-kunnskap-blant-fysioterapeuter-i-kommunehelsetjenesten-en-intervjustudie/150544 |
| Summary: | Aim: The purpose of the study was to explore factors that promote the use of evidence-based knowledge among municipal physiotherapists.
Design, material and method: The study was a qualitative study using individual interviews as a method. Eight in-depth interviews with municipal physiotherapists in three Norwegian municipalities constituted the empirical material. "The Framework Method" was used to analyse the data.
Findings: Factors that promote physiotherapists' use of evidence-based knowledge were summarized as four themes that were identified across all the interviews: "job decision latitude and supportive managers", inclusive “level of tolerance in workplace culture”, "professional commitment " and "competence in evidence-based practice”.
Conclusion: The study helps to understand that the use of evidence-based knowledge in clinical practice is not a "straightforward process". For physiotherapists to succeed in using evidence-based knowledge, they need committed managers who provide both support and more time. A workplace culture that is positive about using new knowledge from research is needed. Physiotherapists’ characteristics, such as motivation and professional commitment could support research use, as could competence in evidence-based practice. |
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| ISSN: | 0016-3384 0807-9277 |