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. 2017 Oct 3;12(10):e0184594. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184594

Table 6. Attitudes towards EBP (percentages and weighted mean).

Statement Strongly agree/ somewhat agree Strongly disagree/ somewhat disagree
Du/Be US UK AUS X¯w Du/Be US UK AUS X¯w
Evidence-based practice is not applicable to managers and consultants because their professions are based on hands-on experience and implicit knowledge. 15 11 16 12 14 65 70 56 59 63
Evidence-based practice does not do justice to the personal experience and implicit knowledge of managers and consultants. 14 17 23 17 18 61 53 38 46 49
By using evidence-based practices, managers can improve the quality of their work. 77 73 70 75 73 5 4 5 1 4
In the formal education of managers and consultants, more attention should be paid to evidence-based practice. 68 60 57 68 62 6 6 8 2 6