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Table 7 Participant use of evidence-based practice (i.e. number of times each activity was performed over the last month) (n = 473)

From: Evidence-based practice among Italian osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

 

1

0 times

n(%)

2

1–5 times

n(%)

3

6–10 times

n(%)

4

11–15 times

n(%)

5

16+ times

n(%)

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

57 (12.1)

214 (45.2)

105 (22.2)

37 (7.8)

60 (12.7)

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

97 (20.5)

226 (47.8)

81 (17.1)

28 (5.9)

41 (8.7)

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

113 (23.9)

245 (51.8)

74 (15.6)

14 (3)

27 (5.7)

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

170 (35.9)

229 (48.4)

52 (11)

9 (1.9)

13 (2.8)

I have used an online database (e.g. PubMed, MEDLINE) to search for practice related literature or research

111 (23.5)

184 (38.9)

75 (15.9)

41 (8.6)

62 (13.1)

I have used an online search engine (e.g. Google) to search for practice related literature or research

104 (22)

198 (41.9)

78 (16.5)

45 (9.5)

48 (10.1)

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

151 (31.9)

247 (52.2)

56 (11.9)

12 (2.5)

7 (1.5)

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

242 (51.2)

180 (38.1)

33 (7.0)

5 (1.0)

13 (2.7)