Table 2.
RCC results – Department
| Item | Description The Therapy Department… |
Median (IQR) | Unsure n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | …has adequate resources to support staff research training | 4 (3-6) | 17 (18) |
| ii | …has funds, equipment or admin to support research activities | 3 (2-5) | 23 (25) |
| iii | …has a plan or policy for research development | 5 (2.5-7) | 26 (28) |
| iv | …has senior managers that support research | 7 (5-8) | 5 (5) |
| v | …ensures staff career pathways are available in research | 4 (2-5) | 18 (19) |
| vi | …ensures organisation planning is guided by evidence | 7 (4.25-8) | 11 (12) |
| vii | …has consumers involved in research | 4 (2-7) | 46 (49) |
| viii | …accesses external funding for research | 3 (1.75-5) | 49 (53) |
| ix | …promotes clinical practice based on evidence | 8 (6-9) | 5 (5) |
| x | …encourages research activities relevant to practice | 7 (5-8) | 11 (12) |
| xi | …has software programs for analysing research data | 2 (1-4.5) | 62 (67) |
| xii | …has mechanisms to monitor research quality | 4 (1-6) | 48 (52) |
| xiii | …has identified experts accessible for research advice | 5 (2-6.5) | 38 (41) |
| xiv | …supports a multidisciplinary approach to research | 5 (4-8) | 24 (26) |
| xv | …has regular forums/bulletins to present research findings | 5 (2-6) | 12 (13) |
| xvi | …engages external parties (e.g. universities) in research | 5 (3-7) | 27 29) |
| xvii | …supports applications for research scholarships/degrees | 5 (2-7) | 30 (32) |
| xviii | …supports the peer-reviewed publication of research | 6 (4-7) | 37 (40) |