Question
‘Yes’ response n/base
%
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