Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Critically Appraised Topic
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Anne Haskins
Second Advisor
Breann Lamborn
Third Advisor
Julie Grabanski/Devon Olson Lambert
Abstract
This critically appraised topic focuses on occupational therapy practitioners’ use of evidence-based practice in their practice regarding how it connects to their professional identity. The population studied was occupational therapy practitioners in their work settings. The main factors that were considered were level of connection to the profession, informal and formal education, and current use of evidence-based practice. Professional identity is defined as how a person sees themselves based on values, motives, experiences and beliefs related to their profession (Poole & Patterson, 2021). According to the Tornebohm Model, professional identity is broken down into four categories, which includes competence, conceptual world view, personal interest, and field of action view (Tornebohm, 1991, 2014). Evidence-based practice is defined as an ethical, conscientious discriminate applying best research-based evidence to decisions regarding client care (Llyod-Smith, 1997). Evidence-based practice may be described as reviewing current literature, informing clients of their options and deciding collaboratively with the client the best course of action.
Recommended Citation
Stephani, Allison M.; Talley, Kaelyn J.; and Tix, Ariel K., "The Use of Evidence-Based Practice to Strengthen Professional Identity Among Occupational Therapists." (2024). Critically Appraised Topics. 76.
https://commons.und.edu/cat-papers/76