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Keywords:

evidence-based practice [12]
clinical decision making [19]
osteopathic medicine [2108]
osteopaths [269]
cross sectional study [894]
UK [121]

Abstract:

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a clinical decision-making framework that supports quality improvement in healthcare. While osteopaths are key providers of musculoskeletal healthcare, the extent to which osteopaths engage in EBP is unclear. Thus, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate UK osteopaths’ attitudes, skills and use of EBP, and perceived barriers and facilitators of EBP uptake.