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• TITLE: Barriers and Facilitators to Evidence-Based Practice among Physiotherapists Practicing in Sub-Saharan Africa

  AUTHORS: Lili Silumesii, David Damba, Angel Magapatona

  KEYWORDS: Evidence-Based Practice, Barriers, Facilitators, Physiotherapy, Physiotherapists, Sub-Saharan Africa

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.12 No.4, November 4, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is vital for high-quality patient care, yet its implementation among physiotherapists in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces significant challenges. This scoping review explores the barriers and facilitators of EBP in this region. Objectives: To identify barriers and facilitators of EBP at individual, organisational, and extra organisational levels among physiotherapists in SSA. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Sabinet, BioMed Central, and Google Scholar. Seven studies from Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa met the inclusion criteria. Results: Key barriers at the practitioner level included lack of time, insufficient knowledge of EBP, limited access to information resources, and inadequate research skills. Facilitators comprised positive attitudes toward EBP and a desire for further knowledge. At the organisational level, resource unavailability emerged as a major barrier. Notably, no studies addressed extra organisational factors. Conclusion: This review highlights critical barriers and facilitators of EBP among SSA physiotherapists and emphasises the need for further research on extra organisational influences. Addressing systemic challenges is essential for enhancing physiotherapist engagement in EBP, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.