Table 2 Self-assessment of research competencies by healthcare professionals

Critical thinking and knowledge

21.0 (15–37)

32.0 (29–46)

31.0 (18–42)

0.045^a

Management of steps in the research process

4.5 (1–14)

20.0 (7–23)

9.0 (2–21)

0.024^b

Data collection and analysis

7.5 (5–13)

15.0 (11–21)

12.0 (6–18)

0.111^a

Communication of research findings

11.5 (3–16)

15.0 (14–19)

15.0 (4–17)

0.097^b

Ethical and professional competence

7.5 (6–8)

7.0 (5–8)

7.0 (6–8)

0.526^b

Research assessment

5.0 (2–6)

6.0 (5–6)

5.0 (4–6)

0.147^b

Relational aspects

5.0 (3–5)

5.0 (4–5)

5.0 (4–5)

0.301^b

Continuing education

4.0 (4–4)

4.0 (4–4)

4.0 (4–4)

0.481^b