Can you think of any significant changes to your practice within the
last two years that have occurred as a result of research findings? |
91/250 |
36 |
Have you ever attended a course(s) related to using research to inform
decision-making and practice? |
61/242 |
25 |
Do your service users ever ask you to explain the evidence behind the
services and support on offer? |
31/242 |
13 |
Are you familiar with the idea of searching for research literature or
evidence? |
193/230 |
84 |
If yes, have you ever searched for research literature or conducted a
literature review yourself?
|
141/193
|
73
|
If yes, have you ever received formal training in how to search for
research literature?
|
90/193
|
47
|
If yes, have you (or someone on your behalf) used an electronic database
to conduct a literature search in the last 6 months?
|
67/ 141
|
48
|
If yes, when the last time you performed a literature search that
influenced your practice [yes for within last month]?
|
40/139
|
29
|
Are you familiar with the critical appraisal of research literature? |
147/231 |
64 |
If yes, have you ever received formal training in assessing the quality
of published research evidence?
|
75/147
|
51
|
If yes, are familiar with critical appraisal checklists (for example
CASP)?
|
38/74
|
51
|
If yes, have you ever performed a critical appraisal of research
yourself?
|
58/147
|
39
|
Have you ever conducted your own research?
|
111/250
|
49
|
Have you ever participated in a research study?
|
108/250
|
48
|