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Abstract
Introduction
Evidence-based medicine integrates clinical expertise, patient values and best research evidence in clinical decision-making. This study aimed to assess evidence-based medicine knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors among medical radiology technologists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 medical radiology technologists from May to August 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression identified factors associated with evidence-based medicine practice.
Results
Most medical radiology technologists (57.7%) had moderate evidence-based medicine knowledge and 94.9% had favourable attitudes. However, 64.8% demonstrated poor evidence-based medicine practice. Factors significantly associated with better evidence-based medicine practice were moderate knowledge (AOR 1.949, 95% CI 1.155–3.291), good statistical understanding (AOR 1.824, 95% CI 1.135–2.930), sufficient time for evidence-based medicine (AOR 1.892, 95% CI 1.140–3.141), institutional support (AOR 2.093, 95% CI 1.271–3.440) and evidence-based medicine resource access (AOR 1.653, 95% CI 1.028–2.656).
Conclusion
Despite moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards evidence-based medicine, most medical radiology technologists had suboptimal utilisation. Strategies to improve knowledge, ensure dedicated time, provide institutional support and resources could enhance evidence-based radiology practice.
导言：循证医学将临床专业知识、患者价值观和最佳研究证据整合到临床决策中。本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚亚的斯亚贝巴医疗放射技术人员的循证医学知识、态度、实践和相关因素：2022 年 5 月至 8 月，采用自填问卷的方式对 392 名放射医学技师进行了横断面研究。双变量和多变量逻辑回归确定了与循证医学实践相关的因素：大多数医学放射技师（57.7%）具有中等程度的循证医学知识，94.9%持积极态度。然而，64.8%的放射技术人员的循证医学实践较差。与更好的循证医学实践明显相关的因素有：中等程度的知识（AOR 1.949，95% CI 1.155-3.291）、良好的统计学理解（AOR 1.824，95% CI 1.135-2.930）、充足的循证医学时间（AOR 1.892，95% CI 1.140-3.141）、机构支持（AOR 2.093，95% CI 1.271-3.440）和循证医学资源获取（AOR 1.653，95% CI 1.028-2.656）：尽管大多数医学放射技术人员对循证医学有一定的了解并持积极态度，但他们对循证医学的利用率却不尽人意。提高知识水平、确保专用时间、提供机构支持和资源等策略可加强循证放射学实践。
期刊介绍：
Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS) is an international and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that accepts manuscripts related to medical imaging / diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical ultrasound / sonography, and the complementary disciplines of medical physics, radiology, radiation oncology, nursing, psychology and sociology. Manuscripts may take the form of: original articles, review articles, commentary articles, technical evaluations, case series and case studies. JMRS promotes excellence in international medical radiation science by the publication of contemporary and advanced research that encourages the adoption of the best clinical, scientific and educational practices in international communities. JMRS is the official professional journal of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT).
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