Question / Statement [positive rating descriptor for scale] Positive response (% scoring 1–4 on 10-point scale) n = 250a
How would you describe your views on using research to inform practice? [+ fully supportive]
87%
How would you describe the views of most of your colleagues towards on research to inform practice? [+ fully supportive] 70%
Research findings are relevant for me in my day-to-day work. [+ strongly agree]
77%
Using research improves outcomes for service users/the people I work with. [+ strongly agree]
84%
Thinking about or using research is not a good use of my time b. [+ strongly disagree]
74%
Research is of limited value in social care because much of social care practice is based on other things such as values and individual needs b. [+ strongly disagree] 47%
How would you rate your ability to apply research to practice? [+ good level of ability]
50%