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Published in: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 1/2023

Open Access 01-12-2023 | EBM | Research

The effect of capacity building evidence-based medicine training on its implementation among healthcare professionals in Southwest Ethiopia: a controlled quasi-experimental outcome evaluation

Authors: Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mohammadjud Hasen Ahmed, Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste, Mihretu M. Kebede, Shuayib Shemsu, Shuma Gosha Kanfie, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou, Monika Knudsen Gullslett

Published in: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Background

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) bridges research and clinical practice to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient care. However, clinical decisions in many African countries don’t base on the best available scientific evidence. Hence, this study aimed to determine the effect of training interventions on background knowledge and awareness of EBM sources, attitude, competence, and practice of EBM among healthcare professionals.

Method

We designed a controlled group quasi-experimental pre-post test study to evaluate the effect of capacity-building EBM training. A total of 192 healthcare professionals were recruited in the study (96 from the intervention and 96 from the control group). We used a difference-in-differences (DID) analysis to determine the effect of the training. Along the way, we used a fixed effect panel-data regression model to assess variables that could affect healthcare professionals’ practice of EBM. The cut point to determine the significant effect of EBM training on healthcare professionals’ background knowledge and awareness of EBM sources, attitude, and competence was at a P-value < 0.05.

Result

The DID estimator showed a significant net change of 8.0%, 17.1%, and 11.4% at P < 0.01 on attitude, competence, and practice of EBM, respectively, whereas no significant increment in the background knowledge and awareness of EBM sources. The fixed effect regression model showed that the attitude [OR = 2.288, 95% CI: (1.049, 4.989)], competence [OR = 4.174, 95% CI: 1.984, 8.780)], technical support [OR = 2.222, 95% CI: (1.043, 3.401)], and internet access [OR = 1.984, 95% CI: (1.073, 4.048)] were significantly affected EBM practice.

Conclusion

The capacity-building training improved attitude, competence, and EBM practice. Policymakers, government, and other concerned bodies recommended focusing on a well-designed training strategy to enhance the attitude, competence, and practice towards EBM among healthcare professionals. It was also recommended to enhance internet access and set mechanisms to provide technical support at health facilities.
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Metadata
Title
The effect of capacity building evidence-based medicine training on its implementation among healthcare professionals in Southwest Ethiopia: a controlled quasi-experimental outcome evaluation
Authors
Habtamu Setegn Ngusie
Mohammadjud Hasen Ahmed
Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste
Mihretu M. Kebede
Shuayib Shemsu
Shuma Gosha Kanfie
Sisay Yitayih Kassie
Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou
Monika Knudsen Gullslett
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
EBM
Published in
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-023-02272-7

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