Table 7 Individual (self) research barriers – numbers and % (n (%))
From: Research capacity and culture in podiatry: early observations within Queensland Health
Research barriers | 2011 Surveyn (%) = 34 (100) | 2012 Survey n (%) = 32 (100) | pValue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Other work roles takes priority | 29 (85.3) | 20 (62.5) | 0.034 |
2 | Lack of time for research | 27 (79.4) | 23 (71.9) | 0.475 |
3 | Lack of suitable backfill | 19 (55.9) | 14 (43.8) | 0.325 |
4 | Lack of skills in research | 18 (52.9) | 9 (28.1) | 0.040 |
5 | Isolation | 16 (47.1) | 8 (25.0) | 0.063 |
6 | Lack of administrative support | 15 (44.1) | 11 (34.4) | 0.418 |
7 | Lack of funds for research | 14 (41.2) | 10 (31.3) | 0.402 |
8 | Desire for work/life balance | 12 (35.3) | 10 (31.3) | 0.728 |
9 | Lack of access to equipment for research | 11 (32.4) | 7 (21.9) | 0.339 |
10 | Lack of software for research | 10 (29.4) | 6 (18.8) | 0.312 |
11 | Intimidated by research language | 10 (29.4) | 8 (25.0) | 0.688 |
12 | Lack of a coordinated approach to research | 9 (26.5) | 5 (15.6) | 0.281 |
13 | Other personal commitments | 9 (26.5) | 7 (21.9) | 0.663 |
14 | Lack of support from management | 7 (20.6) | 7 (21.9) | 0.898 |
15 | Intimidated by fear of getting it wrong | 5 (14.7) | 6 (18.8) | 0.660 |
16 | Lack of library/internet access | 3 (8.8) | 2 (6.2) | NA |
17 | No interest in research | 1 (2.9) | 2 (6.2) | NA |
18 | No barriers | 1 (2.9) | 1 (3.1) | NA |