Bridging the Evidence Gap: The Role of Fieldwork Students

Authors

Tracey Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-2014

Keywords

Bridging the Evidence Gap, The Role of Fieldwork Students, poster, AOTA, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Introduction

Understanding and using evidence in practice improves health care delivery (Lugtenberg, Burgers, & Westert, 2009), reduces errors, and increases professional identity. Despite the call for increased use of evidence in occupational therapy decision making and positive attitudes of therapists toward use of evidence in practice), evidence based practice (EBP) is perceived by clinicians as time consuming and difficult due to lack of knowledge and/or resources (Humphries, et al, 2000; Bennett et al, 2003).

Recommended Citation

Vause-Earland, MS, OTR/L, Tracey and Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, E. Adel, "Bridging the Evidence Gap: The Role of Fieldwork Students" (2014). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 13.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/13