INSTRUCTIONS FROM TEACHER: In this week’s journal examine your own thoughts about evidence based practice and reflect on:
Why should I use scientific evidence to guide my practice decisions?
How often do I use such evidence to guide my practice decisions?
What constraints limit my access to scientific literature?
What is my part in any limitation regarding my willingness or ability to access scientific literature?
Am I confident in my ability to read and analyze the literature to effectively make practice decisions; why or why not?
What can I do to change my ability to translate knowledge gained from the literature, my experience and the client’s desires INTO practice?
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Notes from me for context – this program is an Occupational Therapy (OT) program so the language should reflect OT. Specifically, I am a pediatric OT.
I’ve attached a few resources that were the readings for this week that may reflect some writing in this entry. Use all or none, just wanted to give some extra context for you. Anything referenced should be cited in APA format please.