Table 6 Descriptive statistics and factor loadings of retained constructs

Attitude

 Use of evidence in practice does not waste time

 Prefer to change to new methods than sticking to tried and tested methods

 Application of evidence-based practice is necessary in practice

literature and research findings are necessary in day-to-day practice

 Interested in learning the skills necessary to incorporated evidence-based practice in daily practice

 Overall average

Access

 Available research evidence is relevant to practice

 Possess sufficient understanding of what constitutes evidence in the practice

 Have confidence in findings from research

 Have degree of access to information related to practice

 Research findings often take into consideration reality of one's practice

 Overall average

Knowledge

 I have above average in the skills for monitoring and reviewing practice skills

 I have above average skills to convert my info needs into a research question

 I am aware of major sources of info for which I can extract evidence for the purposes of my practice

 I am very much capable of identifying gaps in my professional practice

 I have enough knowledge to be able to extract evidence from available sources for my practice

 I have enough ability to analyse critically, evidence against set standards for my practice

 I have enough ability to determine how valid an evidence material is for my practice

 I have enough ability to determine how useful (clinically applicable) an

 I have enough ability to apply information to individual cases

 I am confident in my ability to share ideas and information with colleagues

 I am confident in disseminating new ideas and info with colleagues

 I have enough ability to review my own practice

 Overall average

Organisational structure

 We have a system that promotes external contacts and allows us to learn from other organisations

 The environment at my workplace embraces change and support of the use evidence for my practice

 The facility promotes a climate of openness, respect and trust among all levels of professionals

 The basic values of the Department include continuous learning as a key to improvement in client care

 Managers frequently involve staff in important decisions relating to clinical care procedures, protocols and guidelines

 Managing knowledge is central to the organisation's strategy

 Management clearly communicates key research strategy and priorities

 There is widespread support and acceptance of the organisation's mission statement

 There is strong professional leadership within the organisation that facilitates research

 Professionals are encouraged to question their practice

 Problems are discussed openly and analytically to learn from experience and without blame

 There are best practice repositories in my organisation, recognising and valuing existing knowledge

 Attendance at conferences/presentations that give information on research and exposure to new info is encouraged

 Professionals are encouraged to discuss experiences/expertise with colleagues in regulate meetings

 Overall average

Use of evidence

 I often integrate the evidence I find with my expertise into my practice

 I often share this information with colleagues

 I actively seek practice guidelines available for my practice

 I use practice guidelines in my practice

 I am aware that practice guidelines are available online

 I use professional literature and research findings in the process of clinical decision making

 I use practice protocols, policies and guidelines in my practice

 I am able to incorporate patient preferences with practice protocols and guidelines

 I actively seek practice guidelines and protocols pertaining to areas of my practice

 I am confident in my ability to find relevant literature to answer clinical questions

 Overall average