Table 3.
Median Scores for Team Level RCC Items, Arranged in Descending Order
| Item | Median Score | IQR | % Unsure Responses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducts research activities which are relevant to practice | 7 | 5–9 | 6.5% |
| Supports peer reviewed publication of research | 7 | 4–9 | 10.5% |
| Supports a multidisciplinary approach to research | 7 | 3.5–9 | 10.5% |
| Has team leaders that support research | 7 | 3–8 | 5.6% |
| Does planning that is guided by evidence | 7 | 4–8 | 10.5% |
| Disseminates research results at forums/seminars | 6 | 4–8 | 9.7% |
| Has applied for external funding for research | 6 | 3–9 | 25.8% |
| Has external partners (eg universities) engaged in research | 6 | 3–8 | 18.5% |
| Has identified experts accessible for research advice | 6 | 3–8 | 14.5% |
| Provides opportunities to get involved in research | 6 | 3–8 | 2.4% |
| Supports applications for research scholarships/degrees | 5 | 2.25–8 | 21.0% |
| Has mechanisms to monitor research quality | 5 | 2–7 | 27.4% |
| Ensures staff involvement in developing the plan for research development | 5 | 2–7 | 11.3% |
| Has resources to support staff research training | 5 | 2–7 | 9.7% |
| Has consumer involvement in research activities/planning | 4 | 2–7 | 25.0% |
| Does team level planning for research development | 4 | 2–7 | 12.1% |
| Has software available to support research activities | 4 | 2–6 | 28.2% |
| Has incentives and support for research mentoring activities | 3 | 2–6.5 | 16.9% |
| Has funds, equipment or admin to support research | 3 | 2–6 | 12.9% |
Abbreviation: IQR, Interquartile range.