From: The research capacity and culture of Australian podiatrists
Individual research skills | All Podiatrists* | Private | Public community | Public hospital | Non-clinical | |
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n = 238 | n = 131 | n = 45 | n = 22 | n = 28 | ||
median (IQR) | median (IQR) | median (IQR) | median (IQR) | median (IQR) | X2(DF), p | |
1. Finding relevant literature | 7 (6–8) | 7 (5–8) | 7(5–8) | 8 (7–9) | 9 (7.5-9) | 26.16 (3), <0.001 |
2. Critically reviewing the literature | 6 (4–8) | 5 (4–7) | 6 (5–8) | 7 (6–8) | 8 (7–9) | 25.37 (3), <0.001 |
3. Using a computer referencing system (eg Endnote) | 5 (2–8) | 4 (1–7) | 5 (2–7) | 6 (4.5-8) | 9 (5–9) | 26.24 (3), <0.001 |
4. Writing a research protocol | 3 (1–6) | 2 (1–5) | 4 (1–5) | 5 (2–8) | 8 (5.5-9) | 37.64 (3), <0.001 |
5. Securing research funding | 1 (1–4) | 1 (1–2) | 2 (1–4) | 3.5 (1–6.5) | 5.5 (2.5-7) | 55.46 (3), <0.001 |
6. Submitting an ethics application | 2 (1–5) | 1 (1–2) | 3 (1–5) | 4 (1–7.5) | 7.5 (4–9) | 48.71 (3), <0.001 |
7. Designing questionnaires | 4 (1–7) | 3 (1–6) | 5 (3–7) | 7 (5–8) | 7 (5–9) | 34.54 (3), <0.001 |
8. Collecting data e.g. surveys, interviews | 5 (2–7) | 3 (1–6) | 5 (3–7) | 7 (6–8) | 8 (7–9) | 49.96 (3), <0.001 |
9. Using computer data management systems | 3 (1–6) | 2 (1–5) | 3 (2–5) | 5 (2–7.5) | 7 (5–8) | 34.96 (3), <0.001 |
10. Analysing qualitative research data | 3 (1–5) | 2 (1–4) | 3 (1–5) | 4 (1–6) | 5 (2–7) | 17.80 (3), 0.001 |
11. Analysing quantitative research data | 3 (1–6) | 2 (1–5) | 3 (1–6) | 5 (2–7) | 7(4.5-8) | 27.48, (3), <0.001 |
12. Writing a research report | 3 (1–7) | 3 (1–5) | 3 (1–6) | 5 (5–7.5) | 8 (5–8.5) | 27.97 (3), <0.001 |
13. Writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals | 2 (1–6) | 2 (1–4) | 2 (1–5) | 4 (1–7) | 8 (5–9) | 35.69 (3), <0.001 |
14. Providing advice to less experienced researchers | 2 (1–6) | 1 (1–4) | 2 (1–5) | 4.5 (2–6.5) | 7 (5–8) | 40.35 (3), <0.001 |