Perspectives on research evidence and clinical practice: a survey of Australian physiotherapists

摘要: Background and Purpose. Physiotherapists' use of research evidence with clinical decision-making has interested researchers world-wide since 1980; however, little is known about such practices in Australia. The present survey sought information on Australian physiotherapists' perceptions the importance research, barriers to uptake practice, when compared an international cohort from 2001. Method. An Australian-relevant version English (UK) National Health Service (NHS) instrument was used canvass 453 physiotherapists, randomly selected South Physiotherapy Registration Board 2004–2005 records. first mailed August 2005, a reminder sent two weeks later non-responders follow-up April 2006 whose addresses had changed 2005. Results. There 51% response rate. Of non-responders, 12% were not contactable at their listed address, highlighting mobility physiotherapists. Most respondents undertaken as students (59.5%) or clinicians (11.5%). these, 37.1% encouraged embark more 20.5% discouraged. significant predictors positive perceived were: previous experience; being undertaking further research; working hospitals holding postgraduate degree. Clinicians privately significantly less likely than managers be importance. only predictor for perceiving future research. Conclusions. The study identified constraints into practice that related accessing, reading interpreting published implementing findings. Found consistently across employment categories relating lack time, uncertainty what reported, scepticism value isolated peer support literature sources. responses indicated shift towards 2001 NHS survey, suggesting influence increased exposure evidence-based practice. A greater focus whilst training, application educational strategies empowerment, better knowledge transfer upskilling within workplace, ensuring dedicated time organizational activities are indicated. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.