Table 2 Participant engagement in evidence-based practice activities within the last month (n = 567)
|  | 0 0 times n (%) | 1 1–5 times n (%) | 2 6–10 times n (%) | 3 11–15 times n (%) | 4 16+ times n (%) | Missing n (%) | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I have used an online search engine to search for practice related literature or research | 65 (11.5) | 157 (27.7) | 96 (16.9) | 51 (9.0) | 117 (20.6) | 81 (14.3) | 3 (2,4) |
I have read/reviewed professional literature (i.e. professional journals & textbooks) related to my practice | 65 (11.5) | 184 (32.5) | 88 (15.5) | 46 (8.1) | 107 (18.9) | 77 (13.6) | 2 (2,4) |
I have used an online database to search for practice related literature or research | 107 (18.9) | 174 (30.7) | 66 (11.6) | 36 (6.3) | 103 (18.2) | 81 (14.3) | 2 (2,4) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to assist my clinical decision-making | 101 (17.8) | 215 (37.9) | 71 (12.5) | 40 (7.1) | 63 (11.1) | 77 (13.6) | 2 (2,3) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to change my clinical practice | 110 (19.4) | 235 (41.4) | 58 (10.2) | 29 (5.1) | 58 (10.2) | 77 (13.6) | 2 (2,3) |
I have read/reviewed clinical research findings related to my practice | 125 (22.0) | 193 (34.0) | 62 (10.9) | 35 (6.2) | 75 (13.2) | 77 (13.6) | 2 (1,3) |
I have consulted a colleague or industry expert to assist my clinical decision-making | 113 (19.9) | 220 (38.8) | 67 (11.8) | 33 (5.8) | 53 (9.3) | 81 (14.3) | 2 (2,3) |
I have referred to magazines, layperson / self-help books, or non-government/non-education institution websites to assist my clinical decision-making | 236 (41.6) | 145 (25.6) | 39 (6.9) | 25 (4.4) | 41 (7.2) | 81 (14.3) | 2 (1,2) |