Publications by authors named "Anna Carolina O Machado"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates why some physiotherapists prefer non-academic sources for clinical information and how personal factors like age, recent graduation, and education level impact this preference.
- A survey of 610 physiotherapists revealed that nearly 25% prefer non-academic sources, particularly those over 34 years old who feel unable to apply scientific findings.
- The findings suggest a need for improved training in evidence-based practice to boost confidence and competency in utilizing academic resources in patient care.
Introduction: Comprehending scientific information have been reported as a barrier in evidence-based practice (EBP) adoption. This survey research aimed to verify the preferred sources of information for acquiring knowledge about physiotherapy and the association between types of information source and barriers in EBP implementation.
Methods: A total of 610 physiotherapists were included and answered an online questionnaire about the preferred sources for searching physiotherapy-related information and possible barriers in EBP implementation.