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Background: Best practice information sheets (BPIS) are concise summaries of a JBI systematic review, copublished in both the JBI Evidence Synthesis journal and the JBI EBP Database. These derivative products serve a crucial function in communicating evidence-based recommendations to clinicians and policymakers in an accessible format. Developed and presented in an easily comprehensible format, BPIS aim to facilitate the understanding of systematic review findings among health care professionals and policymakers.
Objective: To evaluate the usability and utility of BPIS and understand their impact on decision-making processes.
Methods: An international descriptive survey was conducted to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of health care professionals and policymakers regarding the usability and utility of BPIS. The survey, employing descriptive statistics, captures insights from individuals familiar with systematic review evidence and the practical application of BPIS.
Results: The findings of the study reveal varying perceptions of the usability, utility, and impact of BPIS across different contexts. Recommendations for enhancing BPIS creation and dissemination, including improving clarity and tailoring content, aim to optimize their role in evidence-based practice. Future directions for improvement in creation and dissemination will be provided.
Conclusion: This study highlights the value of BPIS as effective tools for communicating systematic review findings in a user-friendly format. The findings contribute to ongoing efforts to refine and optimize BPIS as valuable resources for evidence-based practice and informed policy formulation.
Objective: To evaluate the usability and utility of BPIS and understand their impact on decision-making processes.
Methods: An international descriptive survey was conducted to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of health care professionals and policymakers regarding the usability and utility of BPIS. The survey, employing descriptive statistics, captures insights from individuals familiar with systematic review evidence and the practical application of BPIS.
Results: The findings of the study reveal varying perceptions of the usability, utility, and impact of BPIS across different contexts. Recommendations for enhancing BPIS creation and dissemination, including improving clarity and tailoring content, aim to optimize their role in evidence-based practice. Future directions for improvement in creation and dissemination will be provided.
Conclusion: This study highlights the value of BPIS as effective tools for communicating systematic review findings in a user-friendly format. The findings contribute to ongoing efforts to refine and optimize BPIS as valuable resources for evidence-based practice and informed policy formulation.