Table 4 Participant use of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was undertaken within the last month) (n = 332)
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Missing n (%) | Median (IQR) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 times n (%) | 1–5 times n (%) | 6–10 times n (%) | 11–15 times n (%) | 16+ times n (%) | |||
I have read/reviewed professional literature (i.e. professional journals & textbooks) related to my practice | 53 (16.0) | 159 (47.9) | 49 (14.8) | 25 (7.5) | 33 (9.9) | 13 (3.9) | 1 (1,2) |
I have read/reviewed clinical research findings related to my practice | 66 (19.9) | 170 (51.2) | 42 (12.7) | 14 (4.2) | 27 (8.1) | 13 (3.9) | 1 (1,2) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to assist my clinical decision-making | 43 (13.0) | 168 (50.6) | 47 (14.2) | 22 (6.6) | 39 (11.7) | 13 (3.9) | 1 (1,2) |
I have used an online database to search for practice related literature or research | 112 (33.7) | 124 (37.3) | 31 (9.3) | 21 (6.3) | 27 (8.1) | 17 (5.1) | 1 (0,2) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to change my clinical practice | 85 (25.6) | 177 (53.3) | 27 (8.1) | 14 (4.2) | 16 (4.8) | 13 (3.9) | 1 (0,1) |
I have used an online search engine to search for practice related literature or research | 21 (6.3) | 144 (43.4) | 67 (20.2) | 30 (9.0) | 53 (16.0) | 17 (5.1) | 1 (1,3) |
I have consulted a colleague or industry expert to assist my clinical decision-making | 49 (14.8) | 170 (51.2) | 58 (17.5) | 18 (5.4) | 20 (6.0) | 17 (5.1) | 1 (1,2) |
I have referred to magazines, layperson / self-help books, or non-government/non-education institution websites to assist my clinical decision-making | 115 (34.6) | 153 (46.1) | 31 (9.3) | 5 (1.5) | 11 (3.3) | 17 (5.1) | 1 (0,1) |