Beliefs, Attitudes, Knowledge & Behaviors of Physical therapists

Material in this book provided by author is original. Physiotherapy is a field of science dealing with health of the receiver. It is observed that treatment protocol is highly subjective that affects variable results. Evidence Based Practice minimizes chances of variable results in similar condition. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is 'the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Physical therapy, being the widely recognized health care profession has to upgrade its method of practice to remain alive in the era of scientific research. Evidence-based physiotherapy practice (EBPP) is "open and thoughtful clinical decision making" about the physical therapy management of a patient/ client that integrates the "best available evidence with clinical judgement" and the patient/ client's preferences and values,and that further considers the larger social context in which physical therapy services are provided, to optimize patient/client outcomes and quality of life.