Table 3 Attitude towards Evidence based practice
Statement, n (%) | Disagree | Neutral | Agree |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Evidence-based practice detracts from truly connecting with your clients | 47 (94.0) | 3 (6.0) | 0 |
2. Evidence-based practice makes it harder to develop a strong working alliance | 45 (90.0) | 5 (10.0) | 0 |
3. Evidence-based practice does not allow you to do clinical reasoning | 38 (76.0) | 12 (24.0) | 0 |
4. Evidence-based practice is not useful for clients with multiple problems | 32 (64.0) | 11 (22.0) | 7 (14.0) |
5. Evidence-based practice is not useful for families with multiple problems | 31 (62.0) | 13 (26.0) | 6 (12.0) |
6. Evidence-based practice is not individualized treatment | 31 (62.0) | 13 (26.0) | 6 (12.0) |
7. Evidence-based practice is too narrowly focused | 29 (58.0) | 15 (30.0) | 6 (12.0) |
8. I am satisfied with my skills as a therapist/case manager | 9 (18.0) | 4 (8.0) | 37 (74.0) |
9. A positive outcome in therapy is an art more than a science | 16 (32.0) | 22 (44.0) | 12 (24.0) |
10. Therapy is both an art and a science | 1 (2.0) | 12 (24.0) | 37 (74.0) |
11. My overall competence as a therapist is more important than a particular approach | 3 (6.0) | 7 (14.0) | 40 (80.0) |
12. I don’t have time to learn anything new | 45 (90.0) | 4 (8.0) | 1 (2.0) |
13. I can’t meet my other obligations if I follow the steps needed to deliver evidence based practice | 41 (82.0) | 8 (16.0) | 1 (2.0) |
14. I don’t know how to fit evidence-based practice into my administrative work | 28 (56.0) | 19 (38.0) | 3 (6.0) |
15. Evidence-based practice will cause too much paperwork | 26 (52.0) | 21 (42.0) | 3 (6.0) |
16. Learning an evidence-based practice will help me keep my job | 6 (12.0) | 21 (42.0) | 23 (46.0) |
17. Learning an evidence-based practice will make it easier to find a place at a different institution | 5 (10.0) | 20 (40.0) | 25 (50.0) |
18. I would learn an evidence-based practice if continuing education credits were provided | 7 (14.0) | 5 (10.0) | 38 (76.0) |
19. I would learn an evidence-based practice if training were provided | 0 | 3 (6.0) | 47 (94.0) |
20. I would learn an evidence-based practice if ongoing support was provided | 2 (4.0) | 1 (3.0) | 47 (94.0) |
21. I enjoy getting feedback on my job performance | 1 (2.0) | 1 (2.0) | 48 (96.0) |
22. Getting feedback helps me to be a better therapist/case manager | 0 | 2 (4.0) | 48 (96.0) |