Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Evidence Based Practice: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Physiotherapy Students in Maharashtra

1Assistant Professor, Deccan Education Society's Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune

2Intern Student, Deccan Education Society's Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune

*Corresponding author: Akshaya S Gad, Intern, Decaan Education Society Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune. Email: akshayagad@gmail.com Ph No: 9892818413

Online published on 10 April, 2017.

Abstract

To find information regarding knowledge and practice of Evidence based practice(EBP) by undergraduate physiotherapy students in Maharashtra.

Information was gathered using a Questionnaire which was filled by 225 undergraduate BPTh students. Collected data was presented in descriptive form.

Participants had poor to fair knowledge of Evidence Based Practice. They have a positive attitude towards it but, are unable to implement it in patient care due to lack of knowledge, time and communication skills.

Keywords

evidence based practice, physiotherapy, students, Maharashtra