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Table 3 Knowledge of 5 steps of EBP

From: Are physical therapists in Viet Nam ready to implement evidence-based practice? A survey

No.

Knowledge/ Skill of EBP

Disagree

Agree

  

N

%

N

%

12

I am confident in converting information needed into formatted questions using PICO formulation.

196

51.4

185

48.6

13

I am aware of major information types and resources.

83

21.8

298

78.2

14

I am able to search for the scientific evidence relevant to the formulated question.

147

38.6

234

61.4

15

I am confident in my ability to critically appraise professional literature.

140

36.7

241

63.3

16

I am able to apply evidence to my own cases.

88

231

293

76.9

17

I am able to review my own work after applying the found evidence.

81

21.3

300

78.7

18

I learned the foundation for EBP as part of my vocational/ tertiary education/ continuing education courses/ self-taught education.

183

48

198

52

19

I received Research Methodology as part of my vocational/ tertiary education/ continuing education courses/ self-taught education.

207

54.3

174

45.7

20

My English language skills are adequate for understanding research articles.

285

74.8

96

25.2