Nearly everyone agrees on the importance of evidence-based practice, but for some PTs — at least some PTs in Brazil — it's easier said than done: That's what researchers found when they analyzed a survey of 610 PTs who cited difficulty accessing full-text articles and lack of scientific knowledge as the main barriers to implementing EBP.
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Survey: Many PTs Encounter Barriers to Finding, Implementing Evidence
The survey was conducted in Brazil — could the same be true in the U.S.? APTA member resources can help eliminate EBP obstacles.
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