Question 1

Professional practice guidelines in which clinical reasoning is founded on experience that is reinforced through expert opinion and anecdotal evidence is defined as experience-based practice.

Accepted Answer

Experience-based practice is defined by the reliance on professional experience, which is supported by expert opinion and anecdotal evidence, to guide clinical reasoning and decision-making.

Question 2

With educational standards changing within occupational therapy programs, a consensus of professional studies report that new graduates have a clear understanding of evidence-based practice and find minimal or no challenges implementing it within their practice.

Accepted Answer

Many studies and professional feedback indicate that while new graduates of occupational therapy programs may understand the concept of evidence-based practice, they often face challenges in effectively implementing it due to factors such as lack of access to resources, time constraints, and limited experience in critically appraising research.

Question 3

When implementing evidence-based practice, the presence of deadlines helps to initiate and stimulate activity levels, as well as provides direction and focus for participants.

Accepted Answer

Deadlines are effective in evidence-based practice as they help to initiate and stimulate activity by providing a clear timeline for action, which in turn offers direction and focus for participants, ensuring that tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Question 4

According to research conducted on the topic of evidence-based practice utilization, both new and experienced practitioners identify the same primary barrier to implementation.

Accepted Answer

Research often shows that both new and experienced practitioners cite similar barriers, such as lack of time, resources, or support, as primary obstacles to implementing evidence-based practices.

Question 5

While experienced practitioners do identify multiple barriers to implementing evidence-based practice, there is evidence that training programs for these professionals are effective at reducing the impact of these barriers.

Accepted Answer

Training programs for experienced practitioners in evidence-based practice have been shown to effectively reduce the impact of identified barriers, such as lack of time, skills, or resources, by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to overcome these challenges.

Question 6

Prior to the mid-1990s, practice techniques for occupational therapy would best be described as:
A) Evidence-based
B) Therapist-based
C) Context-based
D) Experience-based

Accepted Answer

Prior to the mid-1990s, occupational therapy practices were primarily based on the personal experiences and clinical judgments of therapists rather than on systematic research evidence.

Question 7

The commitment to become an evidence-based profession involves identification and collaboration on overcoming barriers toward implementation, a priority that is recognized at which highest professional level?
A) International
B) National
C) State
D) Local

Accepted Answer

The commitment to becoming an evidence-based profession is recognized at the highest professional level, which is international. This involves a global acknowledgment of the importance of evidence-based practices and the collaboration across countries and regions to overcome barriers to implementation.

Question 8

Occupational therapy (OT) has multiple barriers that inhibit it from being recognized as an evidence-based profession from an international perspective. Which of the following is not a recognized barrier for OT?
A) The status of much of the evidence does not apply to contemporary practice.
B) It is a research-emergent profession.
C) Language barriers exist among an international body of research evidence.
D) There is international diversity in its stage of development and the status of the profession.

Accepted Answer

The status of much of the evidence not applying to contemporary practice is not a recognized barrier for OT. The barriers typically include being a research-emergent profession, language barriers in international research, and diversity in development and status internationally.

Question 9

Policies exist for occupational therapy education and certification, which have requirements at a local, state, or national level (where applicable). Which of the following statements regarding education and certification is not true?
A) There are regional differences in the approaches taken toward occupational therapy education.
B) There are no international standards for the level of education required for occupational therapy practice.
C) There are no international standards for certification required for occupational therapy practice.
D) Licensure requirements within the United States are standardized across all states.

Accepted Answer

Licensure requirements for occupational therapy vary by state in the United States, meaning there is no single standardized set of requirements that applies across all states. Each state has its own specific regulations and requirements for licensure.

Question 10

A profession that has lacked a consistent history and infrastructure to support individuals who conduct research is defined as a/an:
A) Anecdotal profession
B) Research-emergent profession
C) Developing profession
D) Research-deficient profession

Accepted Answer

A research-emergent profession is one that has not historically had a strong foundation or consistent infrastructure to support research activities within its field, indicating it is in the early stages of developing a research base.

Question 11

Perceived barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice techniques are reported in multiple studies examining both new and experienced practitioners. Which of the following statements is true regarding the findings of these studies?
A) New practitioners identified workplace culture as a barrier, whereas experienced practitioners did not.
B) Experienced practitioners identified lack of technical resources as a barrier, whereas new practitioners did not.
C) Experienced practitioners reported difficulty critically appraising research studies and their statistics, whereas new practitioners did not.
D) Neither experienced nor new practitioners identified a lack of time as a barrier.

Accepted Answer

Experienced practitioners often report difficulty in critically appraising research studies and their statistics due to the evolving nature of evidence-based practices and possibly outdated training, whereas new practitioners, who are more recently educated, may not face this challenge as significantly.

Question 12

Critically appraised topics and critically appraised papers are two methods with which occupational therapy is promoting evidence-based practice techniques. Which of the following statements is true regarding these two articles?
A) A critically appraised topic is distinguished from a critically appraised paper in that the critically appraised topic is recognized as having the best available evidence.
B) Both are less rigorous versions of systematic reviews.
C) A critically appraised paper contains a quantitative analytical summary of the findings from the available literature.
D) A critically appraised topic contains only studies of experimental designs.

Accepted Answer

Critically appraised topics (CATs) and critically appraised papers (CAPs) are indeed less rigorous than systematic reviews. Both CATs and CAPs are tools used in evidence-based practice to quickly assess the validity and applicability of research findings to clinical questions. Systematic reviews, on the other hand, involve a more comprehensive and detailed analysis of all relevant studies on a particular topic, following a predefined protocol.

Question 13

Of international studies that examine perceived barriers for occupational therapists to implement evidence-based practices, the most commonly identified barrier is:
A) Limited resources and funding to support change to evidence-based practice
B) Professional isolation
C) The large volume of published research
D) Lack of time

Accepted Answer

Lack of time is frequently cited as a major barrier for occupational therapists to implement evidence-based practices. This is because integrating new evidence into practice requires time to review, understand, and apply the research findings, which can be challenging in the context of a busy clinical schedule.

Question 14

There are multiple strategies that therapists may utilize to overcome barriers to evidence-based practice. Which of the following guidelines for therapists is not an evidence based recommendation?
A) Self-appraising reliance on clinical expertise
B) Developing skills and knowledge
C) Staying focused
D) Finding time for evidence-based practice

Accepted Answer

Self-appraising reliance on clinical expertise is not an evidence-based recommendation because it emphasizes personal judgment over empirical evidence, whereas evidence-based practice relies on integrating clinical expertise with the best available research.

Question 15

There are multiple organizational conditions that support implementation of evidence-based practice. Which of the following is not a condition that, if present, supports evidence-based practice?
A) Employee readiness for change
B) Personal and organizational expectations regarding achievement of new knowledge application
C) Employees self-pacing their own implementation
D) Support from managers, organizations, buddies, and peers

Accepted Answer

Employees self-pacing their own implementation is not typically considered a supportive condition for evidence-based practice implementation in organizations. Successful implementation often requires structured support, guidance, and timelines, rather than relying solely on individual employees to pace their own progress.

Quiz 6: Managing Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: An International Imperative

Professional practice guidelines in which clinical reasoning is founded on experience that is reinforced through expert opinion and anecdotal evidence is defined as experience-based practice.

With educational standards changing within occupational therapy programs, a consensus of professional studies report that new graduates have a clear understanding of evidence-based practice and find minimal or no challenges implementing it within their practice.

When implementing evidence-based practice, the presence of deadlines helps to initiate and stimulate activity levels, as well as provides direction and focus for participants.

According to research conducted on the topic of evidence-based practice utilization, both new and experienced practitioners identify the same primary barrier to implementation.

While experienced practitioners do identify multiple barriers to implementing evidence-based practice, there is evidence that training programs for these professionals are effective at reducing the impact of these barriers.

Prior to the mid-1990s, practice techniques for occupational therapy would best be described as:

The commitment to become an evidence-based profession involves identification and collaboration on overcoming barriers toward implementation, a priority that is recognized at which highest professional level?

Occupational therapy (OT) has multiple barriers that inhibit it from being recognized as an evidence-based profession from an international perspective. Which of the following is not a recognized barrier for OT?

Policies exist for occupational therapy education and certification, which have requirements at a local, state, or national level (where applicable) . Which of the following statements regarding education and certification is not true?

A profession that has lacked a consistent history and infrastructure to support individuals who conduct research is defined as a/an:

Perceived barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice techniques are reported in multiple studies examining both new and experienced practitioners. Which of the following statements is true regarding the findings of these studies?

Critically appraised topics and critically appraised papers are two methods with which occupational therapy is promoting evidence-based practice techniques. Which of the following statements is true regarding these two articles?

Of international studies that examine perceived barriers for occupational therapists to implement evidence-based practices, the most commonly identified barrier is:

There are multiple strategies that therapists may utilize to overcome barriers to evidence-based practice. Which of the following guidelines for therapists is not an evidence based recommendation?

There are multiple organizational conditions that support implementation of evidence-based practice. Which of the following is not a condition that, if present, supports evidence-based practice?