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. 2013 Dec 6;21:43. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-21-43

Table 3.

The extent evidence-based clinical practice within the past month among chiropractic orthopedic diplomates (n= 135)

  Never (%) 1-5 times (%) 6-10 times (%) 11-15 times (%) ≥16 times (%)
I have read/reviewed professional literature related to my practice
2 (1.5)
64 (47.4)
26 (19.3)
12 (8.9)
31 (23.0)
I have read/reviewed clinical research findings related to my practice
8 (5.9)
72 (53.3)
22 (16.3)
11 (8.1)
22 (16.3)
I have used professional literature or research findings to assist my clinical decision-making
9 (6.7)
66 (48.9)
24 (17.8)
8 (5.9)
28 (20.7)
I have used professional literature or research findings to change my clinical practice
17 (12.6)
78 (57.8)
14 (10.4)
4 (3.0)
22 (16.3)
I have used an online database to search for practice related literature or research
37 (27.4)
53 (39.3)
19 (14.1)
7 (5.2)
19 (14.1)
I have used and online search engine to search for practice related literature or research
8 (5.9)
48 (35.6)
37 (27.4)
16 (11.9)
26 (19.3)
I have consulted a colleague or industry expert to assist my clinical decision-making
24 (17.8)
77 (57.0)
14 (10.4)
6 (4.4)
14 (10.4)
I have referred to magazines, layperson/self-help books, or non-government/non-education institution websites to assist my clinical decision-making 61 (45.2) 51 (37.8) 12 (8.9) 4 (3.0) 7 (5.2)