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Published in: Health Research Policy and Systems 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Research

Psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS): to measure implementation readiness

Authors: Karina M. Egeland, Torleif Ruud, Terje Ogden, Jonas Christoffer Lindstrøm, Kristin Sverdvik Heiervang

Published in: Health Research Policy and Systems | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

Attitudes can be a precursor to the decision of whether or not to try a new practice. In order to tailor the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in mental health settings, we must first consider practitioner attitudes towards EBP adoption. To assess these attitudes, the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS) was developed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the EBPAS, and to examine differences in attitudes towards implementing EBPs among mental health practitioners.

Methods

The EBPAS was translated into Norwegian and administered to 294 practitioners from seven primary and 22 specialized mental care units within a defined geographical area of Norway.

Results

The EBPAS showed good psychometric properties. The less clinical experience the practitioner had, the more positive their attitude toward EBPs. Primary care practitioners reported more positive attitudes towards implementing EBPs that were required of them than specialized care practitioners.

Conclusions

The Norwegian version of the EBPAS is a promising tool for measuring implementation readiness in mental health services, and can be used in clinical practice to tailor implementation efforts.

Trial registration

The study was approved by the regional committees for medical and health research ethics [REK 2013/​2035] on 25th of May, 2014.
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Metadata
Title
Psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS): to measure implementation readiness
Authors
Karina M. Egeland
Torleif Ruud
Terje Ogden
Jonas Christoffer Lindstrøm
Kristin Sverdvik Heiervang
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health Research Policy and Systems / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1478-4505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-016-0114-3

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