2020 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Showcase
Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Keywords
Psychology--Decision making; Evidence-based medicine;
Abstract
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is using clinical judgement to apply the best evidence to clients’ cases as applicable, improves client outcomes, and aligns with healthcare standards. Practitioners may not fully engage in or understand EBP. Cultivating students’ positive attitudes towards EBP during their graduate education may increase their knowledgeable engagement in EBP later as professionals. This study investigated potential factors influencing students’ attitudes. Students with more favorable attitudes were in more interactive, research-focused, clinical programs with professors’ and self-identification with CBT orientation. Future research could explore possible causes for these findings to improve psychologists’ education and continual training.
Start Date
17-4-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
17-4-2020 4:00 PM
Faculty Advisor
Seth Brown
Department
Department of Psychology
Student Type
Graduate Student
Copyright
©2020 Jordan Newburg
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Newburg, Jordan A., "Doctoral Psychology Students' Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practice" (2020). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 72.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2020/all/72
Doctoral Psychology Students' Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is using clinical judgement to apply the best evidence to clients’ cases as applicable, improves client outcomes, and aligns with healthcare standards. Practitioners may not fully engage in or understand EBP. Cultivating students’ positive attitudes towards EBP during their graduate education may increase their knowledgeable engagement in EBP later as professionals. This study investigated potential factors influencing students’ attitudes. Students with more favorable attitudes were in more interactive, research-focused, clinical programs with professors’ and self-identification with CBT orientation. Future research could explore possible causes for these findings to improve psychologists’ education and continual training.
