Table 4: Clinical utilization of contemporary research findings in CAI rehabilitation among healthcare professionals in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Research Utilization: | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) | χ2 | P-value |
Basing my practice on research findings saves time and money | 24 (24.5) | 32 (32.7) | 18 (18.4) | 16.490 | 0.002 |
I base my practice on research | 16 (16.3) | 28 (28.6) | 34 (34.7) | 25.878 | p < 0.001 |
My clinical decisions are based on research | 18 (18.4) | 19 (19.4) | 43 (43.9) | 43.224 | p < 0.001 |
I apply research findings to my own practice | 9 (9.2) | 25 (25.5) | 45 (45.9) | 53.633 | p < 0.001 |
I use research findings in planning patients care | 8 (8.2) | 20 (20.4) | 48 (48.0) | 56.184 | p < 0.001 |
Research helps me to validate my actions as a clinician | 11 (11.2) | 16 (16.3) | 45 (45.9) | 52.000 | p < 0.001 |
I help others to use research in practice | 13 (13.3) | 26 (26.5) | 41 (41.8) | 41.694 | p < 0.001 |
I use research to guide my practice | 10 (10.2) | 25 (25.5) | 43 (43.9) | 51.796 | p < 0.001 |
I seek out research related to clinical practice | 16 (16.3) | 9 (9.2) | 52 (53.1) | 74.143 | p < 0.001 |