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myEBPtool: Bridging the Gap from Evidence to Practice

NBCOT’s myEBPtool is changing the game for how OT professionals engage with evidence-based practice (EBP). Designed to be intuitive, easy to navigate, and accessible to a wide range of users, this digital notebook supports the integration of research, client values, and clinical expertise into the therapeutic decision-making process.

The content was collaboratively developed with a team of OTR® and COTA® subject matter experts (SMEs) for clinical relevance and alignment with best practice. The SMEs reviewed and validated published research related to assessments and interventions for the top conditions encountered in OT practice and applied a corresponding A, B, and C labeling system to reflect the strength of supporting evidence. This review process results in the tool being grounded in high-quality, current, and practice-relevant content.

Launched in March 2024, myEBPtool has already gained traction with students, educators, and practicing therapists. And now, more content is being added!

What It Does

At its core, myEBPtool simplifies the EBP process into a structured yet flexible workflow to provide a starting point for users:

  • Condition-Based Navigation: Start with a client diagnosis.
  • Curated Assessments & Interventions: Select from evidence-informed assessments and interventions labeled using an A, B, and C system that corresponds to the aggregate strength of the supporting research.
  • Clinical Experience: Add personal insights from past clinical experiences.
  • Client’s Preferences: Include important notes about identified client preferences.
  • Supporting Research: View a reference list tied directly to selected assessments and interventions.
  • Downloadable Output: Export a clear summary for documentation or learning.

This tool helps turn the often-overwhelming EBP process into something actionable, reflective, and efficient, making it perfect for classroom use, fieldwork, and clinical practice.

Coming Soon: New Conditions

We're expanding myEBPtool to include more conditions. These additions will provide even more value for professionals who provide services to clients with:

  • Dysphagia
  • Low vision
  • Amputations
  • Obesity

Stay tuned for new content to be released later this year and in early 2026. Each condition added to the tool will include a curated list of relevant evidence-informed assessments and interventions.

Content Refresh

In addition to the upcoming release, the original conditions will undergo a content refresh to ensure continued alignment with current evidence and best practices.

Designed for All

Whether you're a student in an OT/OTA program, onboarding into a new role, or an experienced practitioner, myEBPtool meets you where you are. The tool can help users:

  • Refine and focus clinical reasoning
  • Support portfolio and supervision discussions
  • Build confidence with evidence integration
  • Reduce time spent searching for research
  • Document justification for OT services

Try It Now. Stay Ahead.

Explore myEBPtool at www.nbcot.org/Products/ebp-tool and get ready to take advantage of the new condition releases coming soon. Whether you’re a student, a practitioner, or an academician, this tool is here to support how you think, plan, and grow.