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) |