Introducing Evidence-Based Practice to an Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit

Objective: An evidence-based practice (EBP) course was presented to the nonphysician clinical staff of an inpatient child psychiatry unit to assess change in attitude and knowledge. Methods: Staff members were surveyed to determine change in attitudes and knowledge. Results: The staff gained knowledge about EBP and attitudes were positive overall, indicating that the staff was much more likely to use EBP after the course. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the feasibility of teaching EBP to inpatient child psychiatry staff, although the small sample size was a significant limitation and further studies are indicated.