Table 5 Grading rubric for SAFT questions 2 and 3
From: Measuring evidence-based practice knowledge and skills in occupational therapy—a brief instrument
Question no. | Items | Possible score |
|---|---|---|
2. Type of study design | Randomised controlled trial | 2 |
Case control, cohort, controlled trial, cross-sectional | 1 | |
Don’t know’ | 0 | |
Other - systematic review of randomised controlled trials | 3 | |
Total | 3 | |
3. Where could you look for information … | ‘I wouldn’t look for information, I would use my clinical experience’ | 0 |
All remaining options – one point each | 6 | |
Other: | ||
• Other databases, e.g. Cinahl, PEDRo | 1 | |
• Clinical guidelines | 1 | |
• Professional organisations, e.g. South African Society of Hand Therapists | 1 | |
• Conference proceedings | 1 | |
• Continuing education courses | 1 | |
Total | 11 |