کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2692019 | 1143403 | 2013 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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Study designMixed methods, cross-sectional.IntroductionNearly 30% of Certified Hand Therapists rarely or never use research findings when treating carpal tunnel syndrome.Purpose of the studyTo identify groups of CHTs with common research utilization patterns.MethodsNational randomized mail survey of 600 CHTs (n = 308, RR = 55%). Latent class and thematic analysis of eight questions assessing research use and beliefs.ResultsFour groups of CHT research users were identified: Analytic (n = 135, 45%); Skeptic (n = 65, 22%); Pragmatic (n = 53, 18%); and Traditional (n = 46, 15%). Highest research use was reported among Analytics and Pragmatics although Skeptics willingly relied on research evidence when it contradicted other sources of knowledge. Age, not experience or population density, was a significant covariate of group membership.ConclusionsEmpowering CHTs to use research findings by increased understanding of their group membership, and understanding others' groups, may increase progress toward evidence-based practice.
Journal: Journal of Hand Therapy - Volume 26, Issue 3, July–September 2013, Pages 245–254