From: Research activity and capacity in primary healthcare: The REACH study: A survey
Domain* | Questionnaire Item | Agree (%) (n = 437–460) | Ranking for facilitation of R&D Culture (n = 437) (%) |
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PERSONAL | I would like more opportunities to share professional practice development ideas/research/information across the Health Board | 393 (86%) | 5 (33) |
PERSONAL | I know how professional practice is influenced by research | 378 (83%) | 17 (17) |
ORGAN. | I have the skills to use library and learning facilities | 367 (80%) | 7 (30) |
WORK | If I have an idea to improve clinical or work practice, I have the knowledge and skills to address it | 350 (77%) | 9 (28) |
WORK | There are opportunities to reflect on my work/practice | 346 (76%) | 4 (36) |
WORK | Development of my professional practice/work is valued as part of my job | 337 (74%) | 3 (39) |
WORK | There is an opportunity to develop professional practice in my area | 329 (73%) | 10 (27) |
PERSONAL | I am very keen to use research in professional practice | 328 (73%) | 12 (21) |
PERSONAL | I would like to learn more about research activity during the next 6 months | 327 (73%) | 15 (19) |
PERSONAL | I understand research terminology | 282 (61%) | 14 (20) |
ORGAN. | There are people around to help and support me to change and develop professional practice | 246 (54%) | 2 (50) |
WORK | My discipline here works as equal partners with other disciplines to change or develop professional practice | 245 (56%) | 18 (17) |
ORGAN. | There is strong professional leadership | 242 (54%) | 13 (20) |
ORGAN. | I have access to training and development opportunities which give me the skills to question and investigate practice | 238 (53%) | 1 (52) |
WORK | The development work that I do links with the plans of the Health Service Executive and the Primary Care Strategy | 227 (52%) | 11 (22) |
PERSONAL | I feel confident about using research in my professional practice | 219 (48%) | 16 (19) |
PERSONAL | I can organise my own time to create opportunities to develop professional practice | 216 (48%) | 8 (29) |
WORK | There are regular staff meetings to explore ideas | 195 (43%) | 6 (30) |