Table 3. Self-efficacy to undertake different activities EBP.
| Statement | Mean* | SD |
|---|---|---|
| I am able to: | ||
| 1. Identify clinical issues/problems. | 3.38 | 1.06 |
| 2. Formulate a clinical issue/problem into a well-designed clinical question. | 2.87 | 1.27 |
| 3. Distinguish between different types of questions (e.g., intervention, prognosis, harm, and cost-effectiveness). | 2.68 | 1.31 |
| 4. Conduct online searches (using databases and web search engines). | 2.54 | 1.36 |
| When reading research article, I am able to: | ||
| 5. Relate research finding to my clinical practice and point out similarities and differences. | 2.60 | 1.38 |
| 6. Use a check list to assess research articles. | 2.37 | 1.35 |
| 7. Read a research report and have a general notion about its strength and weaknesses | 2.38 | 1.33 |
| When applying research recommendations, I am able to: | ||
| 8. Apply an intervention based on the most applicable evidence. | 2.44 | 1.34 |
| 9. Evaluate the application of intervention and identify areas of improvement. | 2.51 | 1.44 |
| Total: | 2. 64 | 1. 31 |
Mean calculated from ratings on a 5-point scale; from 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent)