The Role of Individual Characteristics, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward the Use of Evidence-based Practices Among Mental Health Providers in Puerto Rico* El Rol De Las Características Individuales, Conocimientos Y Actitudes Hacia El Uso De Prácticas Basadas En Evidencia Entre Los Proveedores De Salud Mental En Puerto Rico
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study evaluated how Evidence Based-Practice (EBP) knowledge, attitudes, and individual differences could predict EBP behaviors in a sample of health providers. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data using a sample of convenience of 132 Puerto Rican mental health providers between 24-80 years of age. An evidence-based professional practice scale (EBPP-S) and a socio-demographic form were utilized. Knowledge of EBP, provider’s age, and holding a doctoral degree were the strongest predictors of EBP behaviors. The educational and health ramifications of the findings are discussed.
Authors: Nayra C. Rodríguez-Soto, Guillermo Bernal, Eduardo Cumba‐Avilés, Recinto de Río Piedras
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1823584472