A dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health of patients, provide more effective health services and products, and strengthen the health care system (Graham et al., 2006 AU28: The in-text citation "Graham et al., 2006" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
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Integrating Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training: Suggestions for Managing the Transition
Copyright: © 2017
|Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1049-9.ch095
Abstract
Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves a health care professional using his or her own knowledge, the current research published, and the needs of the patient to make the best clinical decision. This has been a hot topic in many different branches of healthcare and recently athletic trainers have begun to embrace its importance. In December of 2015, athletic trainers (ATs) will need to have completed ten of their fifty continuing education units (CEUs) in EBP to maintain certification. While ATs recognize the significance of implementing EBP into clinical decision making, there are many barriers slowing the change. This chapter includes information about how EBP is currently being used by athletic training clinicians and educators, the barriers ATs perceive to using EBP, the importance of using EBP, and managing the transition needed to successfully adopt the use of EBP.