DeAngelis, T. M., DiMarco, T. G., & Toth-Cohen, S. (2013). Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy Curricula. Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 27(4), 323-332. doi:10.3109/07380577.2013.843115
This study discusses currently used educational strategies for teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) in entry-level master's degree occupational therapy programs in the US. They completed a survey using 58 entry-level occupational therapy program directors completed a survey. Results showed OT programs use a wide array of EBP resources for teaching EBP. This includes database searches, literature reviews, and the development of research proposal. This study provides a good baseline for future research to help programs gather more information about useful content to add to their programs.
This study discusses currently used educational strategies for teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) in entry-level master's degree occupational therapy programs in the US. They completed a survey using 58 entry-level occupational therapy program directors completed a survey. Results showed OT programs use a wide array of EBP resources for teaching EBP. This includes database searches, literature reviews, and the development of research proposal. This study provides a good baseline for future research to help programs gather more information about useful content to add to their programs.