Abstract
Objective
An evidence-based practice (EBP) course was presented to the nonphysician clinical staff of an inpatient child psychiatry unit to assess change in attitude and knowledge.
Methods
Staff members were surveyed to determine change in attitudes and knowledge.
Results
The staff gained knowledge about EBP and attitudes were positive overall, indicating that the staff was much more likely to use EBP after the course.
Conclusion
This study demonstrates the feasibility of teaching EBP to inpatient child psychiatry staff, although the small sample size was a significant limitation and further studies are indicated.
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Special thanks to Dr. Mina Dulcan for her support and guidance with this project as well as Dr. Thomas Cummins and Dr. Mary Lou Gutierrez. At the time of submission, Dr. Kurth declared no competing interests.
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Kurth, J. Introducing Evidence-Based Practice to an Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. Acad Psychiatry 33, 400–403 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.33.5.400
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.33.5.400