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Table 4 Factors influencing the use of EBP in patient care (n = 50)

From: Utilisation of research evidence in clinical practice to improve health care delivery- practices, attitudes and challenges faced by physiotherapists in Zimbabwe: a descriptive cross sectional study

Factors influencing EBP utilisation Private institution Public institution
Lack of time
 Disagree 4 (12.9) 2 (10.5)
 Neutral 2 (6.5) 1 (5.3)
 Agree 25 (80.6) 16 (84.2)
Limited access to online information
 Disagree 6 (19.3) 4 (21.1)
 Neutral 10 (32.3)  
 Agree 15 (48.4) 15 (78.9)
Lack of skills in searching for evidence
 Disagree 10 (32.3) 3 (15.8)
 Neutral 1 (3.2) 1 (5.3)
 Agree 20 (64.5) 15 (78.9)
Unavailability of training courses in EBP
 Disagree 3 (9.6) 1 (5.3)
 Neutral 2 (6.5) 4 (21.0)
 Agree 26 (83.9) 14 (73.7)