| Attitudes, awareness, and barriers toward evidence-based practice in orthodontics. | |
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PMID: 21889075 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attitudes, awareness, and barriers toward evidence-based practice. METHODS: A survey consisting of 35 questions pertaining to the use of scientific evidence in orthodontics was sent to 4771 members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States. Each respondent's age, attainment of a master's degree, and whether he or she was currently involved with teaching were ascertained. To minimize bias, the survey questions were phrased as an examination of the use of scientific literature in orthodontics. RESULTS: A total of 1517 surveys were received (response rate, 32%). Most respondents had positive attitudes toward, but a poor understanding of, evidence-based practice. The major barrier identified was ambiguous and conflicting research. Younger orthodontists were more aware, had a greater understanding, and perceived more barriers than did older orthodontists. Orthodontists involved in teaching were more aware, had a greater understanding, and reported fewer barriers than those not involved with teaching. Those with master's degrees had a greater understanding of evidence-based practice than those without degrees. CONCLUSIONS: Educational initiatives are needed to increase the understanding and use of evidence-based practice in orthodontics. |
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Asha Madhavji; Eustaquio A Araujo; Ki Beom Kim; Peter H Buschang |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics Volume: 140 ISSN: 1097-6752 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-09-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610224 Medline TA: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-316.e2 Citation Subset: D; IM |
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Copyright © 2011 American Association of Orthodontists. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Private practice, St Louis, Mo. |
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