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Complex interventions required to comprehensively educate allied health practitioners on evidence-based practice

Authors Dizon J, Grimmer-Somers K

Published 6 May 2011 Volume 2011:2 Pages 105—108

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S19767

Review by Single anonymous peer review

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Janine Margarita Dizon1,2, Karen Grimmer-Somers1
1International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; 2University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

Abstract: There is currently no strong evidence regarding the most effective training approach for allied health professionals that will support them to consistently apply the best research evidence in daily practice. Current evidence-based practice training tends to be 'one size fits all', and is unlikely to be appropriate for all allied health disciplines because of the variability in their tasks and scope of practice. The scant body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of evidence-based practice training for allied health practitioners provides some support for improving knowledge and skills, but equivocal evidence about influencing behaviors and attitudes. We propose a new model of evidence-based practice training, based on the concept of complex interventions reported in the literature. We believe that by offering training in evidence-based practice based on complex interventions relevant to the needs of the attendees, using fixed and variable components, there may be greater success in significantly influencing knowledge skills, attitudes, and behaviors.

Keywords: complex interventions, evidence-based practice training, allied health

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