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Table 4 Participant use of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was undertaken within the last month) (n = 137)

From: Attitudes, skills and implementation of evidence-based practice: a national cross-sectional survey of licensed naprapaths in Sweden

 

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 database to search for practice related literature or research

48 (35.0)

42 (30.7)

9 (6.6)

9 (6.6)

29 (21.2)

1 (0,3)

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

36 (26.3)

48 (35.0)

15 (10.9)

12 (8.8)

26 (19.0)

1 (0,3)

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

26 (19.0)

65 (47.4)

16 (11.7)

4 (2.9)

26 (19.0)

1 (1,2)

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

30 (21.9)

57 (41.6)

13 (9.5)

6 (4.4)

31 (22.6)

1 (1,3)

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

29 (21.2)

55 (40.1)

11 (8.0)

13 (9.5)

29 (21.2)

1 (1,3)

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

14 (10.2)

56 (40.9)

19 (13.9)

5 (3.6)

43 (31.4)

1 (1,4)

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

16 (11.7)

50 (36.5)

20 (14.6)

5 (3.6)

46 (33.6)

2 (1,4)

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

11 (8.0)

49 (35.8)

25 (18.2)

8 (5.8)

44 (32.1)

2 (1,4)

  1. IQR interquartile range; main response in bold