Healthcare Professionals’ Views about Web- Based Module for Training on Evidence-Based Practice

Abstract

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is recognized as an essential competency for healthcare professional. Achieving competency in this area is a complex undertaking that is reflected in disparities between ‘best EBP’ and actual clinical care. The effective development and implementation of professional education to facilitate EBP remains a major and immediate challenge. Therefore, healthcare professionals (HCP) must become expert resources for patient. The study aimed to assess views of healthcare professionals toward designing web-based module for teaching evidence-based practice. Methodology: A phenomenological study design was used through focus group discussions using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic content analysis was carried out following coding and analyzing content. Recurrent, emerging and diverging views were identified and represented under themes. All discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Results: Focus groups were conducted with HCP. Two main themes and eight subthemes were identified. Participants expressed their views about EBP approach components and made suggestions for EBP module design. The study revealed that most of participants are interested in obtaining knowledge about the concept and steps of EBP. Conclusion: This study concluded that; healthcare professionals prefer clear, and interactive web-based education. Recommendation : the researcher recommended to interactive educational methods is recommended for web-based education on EBP.