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Table 3 Scores on the Evidence Based Practice Implementation Scale (EBPIS) by timepoint and university (n = 44)

From: Evidence-based practice confidence and behavior throughout the curriculum of four physical therapy education programs: a longitudinal study

Timepoint

EBPIS score Mdn (P25, P75)

 

University A (n = 5)

University B (n = 9)

University C (n = 17)

University D (n = 13)

All

(n = 44)

Prior to first clinical experience (T1)

15

(8, 33)

12

(8, 25)

20

(14, 25)

12

(8, 18)

15

(10, 23)

After first clinical experience (T2)

23

(13, 28)

23

(13, 32)

30

(20, 40)

14

(11, 20)

21.5

(12, 32) a

End of Didactic Training (T3)

21

(16, 27)

17

(16, 26)

23

(15, 32)

17

(8, 27)

21

(14, 28)

Graduation (T4)

12

(5, 24)

18

(12, 44)

36

(27, 43)

17

(10, 20)

21

(13, 38)

One year post graduation (T5)

20

(10, 24)

22

(14, 26)

22

(17, 35)

16

(9, 23)

20

(13, 25)

  1. a = < 0.001
  2. Mdn: Median, P25: 25th percentile, P75: 75th percentile