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Table 5 Personal Barriers to do research

From: The research interest, capacity and culture of NHS staff in South East Scotland and changes in attitude to research following the pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Barrier

n

Percent of 282

Other work roles take priority

183

64.9

Lack of time for research

171

60.6

Desire for work / life balance

108

38.3

Lack of skills for research

97

34.4

Lack of suitable backfill

79

28.0

Intimidated by fear of getting it wrong

76

27.0

Other personal commitments

71

25.2

Lack of funds for research

70

24.8

Lack of admin support

63

22.3

Intimidated by research language

56

19.9

Lack of a co-ordinated approach to research

51

18.1

Lack of support from management

48

17.0

Lack of software for research

44

15.6

Lack access to equipment for research

39

13.8

Isolation

32

11.3

Not interested in research

31

11.0

Lack of library/internet access

14

5.0