Table 1 Qualitative data reduction table
Combined initial open coding framework | Themes identified and refined following interpretive memo writing, research team meetings and double checking of analytic interpretations against transcripts by different team members | Overarching themes–grouped based on discussion with research team |
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Wide range Academic Government reports Practice based Case studies Personal expertise Local data Access to information Access to professional networks Improvements in technology increase access Use of trusted sources Routinized practice Utility of summary information Evidence and information ‘overload’ Issues with data synthesis Lack of time to consult resources Log ins Quick access Use of the CoP | *Participants use a wide range of information and evidence sources *Case study, practice based and personal expertise is seen as particularly valuable *Preference for local level data considered to be more relevant and applicable to context *Academic evidence is just one potential source *Access to information and professional networks generally perceived to be good *Improvements, particularly in online technologies, increase access to information and evidence *Participants return to sources that they trust the provenance of *Participants make accessing information services part of their daily routines *Participants prefer good quality information concentrated at one source *Participants perceive there is ‘too much’ information available, the issue is discerning the quality and synthesising large amounts of information *Participants struggle to find time to sift the information they currently have access to. This also informs their return to trusted sources. *Participants are put off by log-in screens that might disrupt access *Participants want quick access to the most up to date information and data *Participants are unlikely to explore or be attracted to new services unless they can see real value or something they are not getting elsewhere | “Broad approaches to information and evidence” “Access to information evidence and professional networks” “Time constraints and ease of use” |