Alison Nichols, assistant professor of occupational therapy, and several doctor of occupational therapy (OTD) alumni recently published an article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.
The article, “Differences in the Use and Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice between Occupational Therapy Students and Practitioners,” surveyed OT students and practitioners to understand perceptions of barriers, knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in the use of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to treat patients. Results indicated practitioners were more confident in utilizing EBP than students, particularly when identifying a gap in knowledge related to a patient.
Nichols’ co-authors are 2018 graduates of the UIndy OTD program and include Paige Creighton, OTD, OTR; Annie DeRolf, OTD, OTR; Shelby Hale, OTD, OTR; LeAnn VanDeman, OTD, OTR; Kersten Laughlin, OTD, OTR; and Kelsie Long, OTD, OTR.