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Table 2 Study participants’ ratings of familiarity, knowledge, skill, and belief with systematic reviews [Mdna (IQRb); range: (min, max)]

From: Enhancing the uptake of systematic reviews of effects: what is the best format for health care managers and policy-makers? A mixed-methods study

 

Score (Mdna) (IQRb)); range: (min, max)

 

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Response

Survey

Interview

Round 1

Round 2

Familiarityc

How familiar are you with systematic reviews

5 (2); (1, 7)

5 (1.5); (4, 7)

7 (2); (4, 7)

7 (2); (4, 7)

7 (1); (4, 7)

Beliefd

I believe that systematic reviews can have a practical impact on the decision I make at work

6 (2); (1, 7)

5 (2); (5, 7)

6 (1); (5, 7)

6 (1); (4, 7)

7 (1); (5, 7)

Knowledged

I have high level of knowledge about how to appraise the quality of systematic reviews

5 (2); (1, 7)

5 (2); (2, 7)

6 (2); (2, 7)

6 (2); (2, 7)

6 (0); (2, 7)

I have high level of knowledge about the different types of research evidence available to support decision making

5 (1); (1, 7)

5 (1); (3, 7)

6 (2); (3, 7)

6 (2); (3, 7)

6.5 (1); (3, 7)

Skilld

I am confident in my ability to read and appraise the quality of systematic reviews

5 (2); (1, 7)

5 (2); (2, 7)

5 (2); 2 (7)

5 (2); (2, 7)

6 (1); (2, 7)

  1. aMdn = median
  2. bIQR = interquartile range
  3. cLikert scale range where 1 = not at all familiar and 7 = extremely familiar
  4. dLikert scale range where 1 = strongly disagree and 7 = strongly agree