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Table 1 Characteristics of participants and practice settings (n = 270)

From: Determinants of research use in clinical decision making among physical therapists providing services post-stroke: a cross-sectional study

Characteristic

n

%

Age in years

  

   20 to 29

40

14.9

   30 to 39

93

34.7

   40 to 49

75

28.0

   50+

60

22.4

Gender

  

   Male

30

11.2

   Female

239

88.8

Highest degree held

  

   Certificate/Diploma

30

11.4

   Bachelors

203

76.9

   Masters

31

11.7

Years in clinical practice

  

   <5

40

14.9

   5 to 10

59

21.9

   11 to 15

48

17.8

   >15

122

45.4

Participation in research at work

  

   No

182

67.9

   Yes

86

32.1

Hours worked per week

  

   <20

28

10.4

   20 to 30

51

19.0

   31 to 40

154

57.5

   >40

35

13.1

Type of practice setting

  

   Acute care hospital

106

39.6

   Rehabilitation hospital

43

16.0

   Long-term care facility

13

4.9

   Complex continuing care

10

3.7

   Community health centre

3

1.1

   Community care access centre

14

5.2

   Home visiting agency

17

6.3

   Private practice/clinic

28

10.5

   University/Educational institution

1

0.4

   Other

33

12.3