Table 7 Respondent use (Part D) of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was undertaken over the last month) (n = 312)
|  | 0 0 times n (%) | 1 1–5 times n (%) | 2 6–10 times n (%) | 3 11–15 times n (%) | 4 16 + times n (%) | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I have used an online search engine to search for practice related literature or research | 17 (5) | 115 (37) | 55 (18) | 29 (9) | 96 (31) | 2 (1–4) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to assist my clinical decision-making | 41 (13) | 133 (43) | 45 (14) | 13 (4) | 80 (26) | 1 (1–4) |
I have read/reviewed clinical research findings related to my practice | 46 (15) | 152 (49) | 43 (14) | 13 (4) | 58 (19) | 1 (1–2) |
I have read/reviewed professional literature (i.e., professional journals & textbooks) related to my practice | 54 (17) | 153 (49) | 40 (13) | 15 (5) | 50 (16) | 1 (1–2) |
I have consulted a colleague or industry expert to assist my clinical decision-making | 19 (6) | 136 (44) | 51 (16) | 18 (6) | 88 (28) | 1 (0–2) |
I have used professional literature or research findings to change my clinical practice | 52 (17) | 173 (55) | 30 (10) | 21 (7) | 36 (12) | 1 (1–2) |
I have used an online database to search for practice related literature or research | 72 (23) | 119 (38) | 43 (14) | 13 (4) | 65 (21) | 1 (1-2.5) |
I have referred to magazines, layperson / self-help books, or non-government/non-education institution websites to assist my clinical decision-making | 87 (28) | 121 (39) | 34 (11) | 22 (7) | 48 (15) | 2 (1–4) |