Key themes identified from literature | Associated sub-themes | Question asked in questionnaire | Associated reference |
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Barriers to searching and using new research findings | Lack of time | What barriers are there to searching and using scientific research evidence in your practice? | Grimshaw et al (2002) Hutchinson et al (2004) Bryar et al (2002) |
 | Lack of IT skills |  | Thompson et al (2005) McKenna et al (2004) Brenner (2005) |
 | Lack of access to computer |  | Thompson et al (2005) McKenna et al (2004) Brenner (2005) |
 | Lack of access to databases |  | Thompson et al (2005) McKenna et al (2004) Brenner (2005) |
 | Not a priority |  | Retsas (2000) Parahoo (2000) |
 | Lack of skills in assessing the evidence |  | Hutchinson et al (2004) Bryar et al (2002) |
 | Evidence not seen as credible |  | Swinglehurst (2005) |
 | Conflicting evidence |  | Swinglehurst (2005) |
 | Difficulty in applying evidence to patient |  | Gyatt et al (2000) |
 | Lack of interest |  | Retsas (2000) Parahoo (2000) |