Table 3 Categorised perceived reasons for changed interest in science
Reason for increased interest | ||
Main categories | Subcategories | Reported comments (n) |
Desire to increase and update knowledge of scientific evidence for best clinical practice | Want to develop own knowledge | 69 |
Keep oneself updated | 36 | |
Get an evidence base/work evidence based | 36 | |
Be able to help patients in the best way | 33 | |
Interest in connecting clinic and science | 15 | |
Have a critical view/to develop the profession | 52 | |
Own further education; courses or research | Involvement and interest in performing research | 60 |
Further education/own specialisation | 99 | |
Own experience from the clinic emphasize the needs | Own clinical experience | 43 |
More experience gives greater insight into the need to learn more | 58 | |
Specific clinical area has attracted interest | 17 | |
Perceived weaknesses within the profession (including previous basic education) | 41 | |
Inspiring colleagues | 17 | |
The development of science and the profession | Science within physiotherapy has increased and EBM is more requested | 75 |
Accessibility to science | 19 | |
Reason for decreased interst | ||
Main categories | Subcategories | Reported comments (n) |
Lack of time and access to evidence | Lack of time/space within work time | 36 |
Science does not have (good) answers, or does not exist | 20 | |
Lack of access | < 10 | |
Difficult to find/interpret/read | < 10 | |
Lack of inspiration | Too much focus on research | < 10 |
Disinterested colleagues/employers | < 10 | |