myEBPtool
myEBPtool is an online digital notebook that seamlessly integrates the three core principles of evidence-based practice to facilitate occupational therapy planning. Use this tool to access lists of assessments and interventions tailored to specific conditions based on the latest evidence-based research.
3 Prongs of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Create personalized, client-centered plans by leveraging the three pillars of EBP.
Most Common Conditions in OT
Identify assessments and interventions for common conditions.
Most Current Research
Access a curated reference list of the most recently published research that aligns with your chosen assessments and interventions.
Another Tool in Your Toolbox!
Archive and print your summary page for future reference, adding another valuable tool to your professional toolbox.
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myEBPtool Questions Answered
The tool is available for purchase for OT and OTA students with a MyNBCOT account and OTR and COTA certificants. If your certification has lapsed, you can purchase the tool once you have reinstated your certification.
Program directors can purchase the tool for students through the PD Portal. The cost is $10 per student, and students can access the tool from their MyNBCOT account.
Through your MyNBCOT account, myEBPtool is easily accessible from any electronic device, such as a tablet or laptop, allowing you to use it in various settings. After purchasing, students can access the tool from their student dashboard, and certificants can access it from the evidence-based resource tab.
Start with the myEBPtool User Guide, available after purchase on the tool's landing page. If you still have questions, contact us at info@nbcot.org.
Yes, you can enter your clinical experiences and the client’s preferences into the open textbox section of the digital notebook.
You can save and print the final summary plan you create based on all the selections and entries you make in your notebook. We recommend this because the tool does not save the work you complete during the session. If you exit the tool, your work will be lost, and you will have to start over. The summary page is a great tool to have in your OT toolbox.
Yes, myEBPtool is an excellent resource for collaborating with other students, clinicians, and clients. myEBPtool enables you to discuss and evaluate the evidence and make collective decisions that best meet the client's needs. Please do your part to protect the tool's integrity and not share your account login information with others.
Use the myEBPtool Reference Guide as a starting point. The Reference Guide is available on the tool’s landing page after purchase. Certificants can reach out to colleagues who are experienced with reading and appraising research articles. Students, contact your professors and fieldwork educators for additional support.
No, myEBPtool is an intervention planning tool that helps guide you through the OT process using the three-pronged approach of EBP. After completing all your selections within the notebook, a list of references will populate the summary page related to your selections. You can use this reference list to search any research database you have access to.
You will have access to myEBPtool for one (1) year from the purchase date. Certificants must have an active certification status to access the tool. If your certification lapses, you will lose access.
Disclaimer
The myEBPtool is designed to support current and aspiring occupational therapy certificants in their clinical work. This tool does not guarantee the quality, efficacy, or outcomes of services provided to clients. Please use our tool responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Important Information
We are constantly making improvements to the accessibility features of myEBPtool. The most recent Accessibility Conformance Report is available upon request. Please refer to our Accessibility Statement if you would like to read more about our commitment to accessibility.
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