Evidence-Based Practice in the Hospital Setting: Views of Interdisciplinary Therapy Practitioners.

Background: In the United States' changing health care climate, an updated picture of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the hospital setting is needed. Researchers explored EBP activities that interdisciplinary therapy team members used most frequently to acquire and appraise clinical evidence, therapists' perceptions of EBP, and barriers and enablers to EBP implementation within two similar acute-care hospitals in the Midwest.

Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to 190 therapy practitioners working in two acute-care hospital settings.

Examining how gender and emoticons influence Facebook jealousy.

Facebook use among young adults is widespread, and understanding how it affects romantic relationships has practical, real world implications. Both gender and amount of time spent on Facebook have been associated with online jealousy. Emoticons can be used online to clarify messages and are often used in mixed gender interactions.