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Table 4 Respondent use of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was undertaken over the last month) (n = 56)

From: Skills, attitudes and uptake of evidence-based practice: a cross-sectional study of chiropractors in the Swedish Chiropractic Association

 

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

7 (12.5)

21 (37.5)

12 (21.4)

4 (7.1)

12 (21.4)

2 (1,3)

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

4 (7.1)

25 (44.6)

6 (10.7)

4 (7.1)

17 (30.4)

1 (1,4)

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

6 (10.7)

29 (51.8)

7 (12.5)

5 (8.9)

9 (16.1)

1 (1,3)

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

8 (14.3)

27 (48.2)

9 (16.1)

3 (5.4)

9 (16.1)

1 (1,2)

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

9 (16.1)

29 (51.8)

8 (14.3)

1 (1.8)

9 (16.1)

1 (1,2)

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

6 (10.7)

34 (60.7)

4 (7.1)

5 (8.9)

7 (12.5)

1 (1,2)

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

14 (25.0)

23 (41.1)

7 (12.5)

2 (3.6)

10 (17.9)

1 (0,2)

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

20 (35.7)

23 (41.1)

4 (7.1)

4 (7.1)

5 (8.9)

1 (0,1)

  1. IQR Interquartile range; main response in bold