Table 1 Example of themes and references identified from literature in questionnairea development in relation to barriers to searching and using scientific research evidence in practice. a The questionnaire is available from the authors on request

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)