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Table 4 Participant use of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was performed over the last month) (n = 375)

From: Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

 

1

2

3

4

5

  

0 times

1–5 times

6–10 times

11–15 times

16+ times

Missing

Median (IQR)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

 

I have read/reviewed professional literature (i.e. professional journals & textbooks) related to my practice

31 (8.3)

214 (57.1)

56 (14.9)

23 (6.1)

32 (8.5)

19 (5.1)

2 (2,3)

I have read/reviewed clinical research findings related to my practice

90 (24.0)

188 (50.1)

38 (10.1)

13 (3.5)

27 (7.2)

19 (5.1)

2 (1,2)

I have used professional literature or research findings to assist my clinical decision-making

57 (15.2)

198 (52.8)

51 (13.6)

14 (3.7)

36 (9.6)

19 (5.1)

2 (2,3)

I have used an online database to search for practice related literature or research

140 (37.3)

142 (37.9)

35 (9.3)

16 (4.3)

17 (4.5)

25 (6.7)

2 (1,2)

I have used professional literature or research findings to change my clinical practice

91 (24.3)

213 (56.8)

28 (7.5)

6 (1.6)

18 (4.8)

19 (5.1)

2 (1,2)

I have used an online search engine to search for practice related literature or research

22 (5.9)

158 (42.1)

97 (25.9)

32 (8.5)

41 (10.9)

25 (6.7)

2 (2,3)

I have consulted a colleague or industry expert to assist my clinical decision-making

81 (21.6)

208 (55.5)

40 (10.7)

6 (1.6)

15 (4.0)

25 (6.7)

2 (2,2)

I have referred to magazines, layperson/self-help books, or non-government/non-education institution websites to assist my clinical decision-making

91 (24.3)

211 (56.3)

32 (8.5)

5 (1.3)

11 (2.9)

25 (6.7)

2 (1,2)

  1. IQR Interquartile range
  2. Figures in bold indicate main response