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Table 4 Pearson's correlation and spearman correlation of variables predicting the propensity to adopt EBP

From: The propensity to adopt evidence-based practice among physical therapists

Variable

r

r2

p

Personal Characteristics

   

Desire for learning

.36

.13

.001

Practicality

.27

.07

.001

Nonconformity

.24

.06

.001

Self-control

.18

.03

.001

Years licensed as a physical therapist

-.10

.01

.002

Self-management

.09

.01

.006

Age

-.07

.01

.026

Percentage of time spent in direct patient care

-.07

.01

.025

Percentage of time spent in administration

-.04

.00

.114

Highest degree held

.29*

----

.001*

Characteristics of the Social System

   

Empowerment

.11

.01

.001

Continuous learning

.08

.01

.015

System connection

.08

.01

.012

Team learning

.06

.003

.062

Provide leadership

.04

.002

.109

Embedded systems

.04

.002

.123

Dialogue & inquiry

.03

.001

.233

  1. *Spearman Correlation