Table 2 RCC results – Department

i

…has adequate resources to support staff research training

4 (3-6)

17 (18)

ii

…has funds, equipment or admin to support research activities

3 (2-5)

23 (25)

iii

…has a plan or policy for research development

5 (2.5-7)

26 (28)

iv

…has senior managers that support research

7 (5-8)

5 (5)

v

…ensures staff career pathways are available in research

4 (2-5)

18 (19)

vi

…ensures organisation planning is guided by evidence

7 (4.25-8)

11 (12)

vii

…has consumers involved in research

4 (2-7)

46 (49)

viii

…accesses external funding for research

3 (1.75-5)

49 (53)

ix

…promotes clinical practice based on evidence

8 (6-9)

5 (5)

x

…encourages research activities relevant to practice

7 (5-8)

11 (12)

xi

…has software programs for analysing research data

2 (1-4.5)

62 (67)

xii

…has mechanisms to monitor research quality

4 (1-6)

48 (52)

xiii

…has identified experts accessible for research advice

5 (2-6.5)

38 (41)

xiv

…supports a multidisciplinary approach to research

5 (4-8)

24 (26)

xv

…has regular forums/bulletins to present research findings

5 (2-6)

12 (13)

xvi

…engages external parties (e.g. universities) in research

5 (3-7)

27 29)

xvii

…supports applications for research scholarships/degrees

5 (2-7)

30 (32)

xviii

…supports the peer-reviewed publication of research

6 (4-7)

37 (40)