Table 1 Average rankings for attributes from professional and research standpoints
Professional standpoint | Research standpoint | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Attribute | Average rank (± standard error) | Attribute | Average rank (± standard error) |
Core knowledge | 1.33 ± 0.33 | Inquiring mind/curiosity | 1.8 ± 0.58 |
Critical appraisal | 3.67 ± 1.76 | Core knowledge | 3.25 ± 1.60 |
Understanding of the evidence base for practice | 3.67 ± 1.76 | Critical appraisal | 3.4 ± 0.93 |
Inquiring mind/curiosity | 4.67 ± 1.86 | Understanding of the evidence base for practice | 4.0 ± 2.12 |
Ability to communicate | 5.0 ± 3.51 | Ability to work in a team | 4.33 ± 1.76 |
Ability to work in a team | 5.33 ± 2.60 | Understanding of ethics and governance | 4.4 ± 1.44 |
Understanding of ethics and governance | 5.67 ± 0.88 | Ability to communicate | 5.25 ± 2.72 |
Appreciate the need for continuing professional development | 7.67 ± 3.76 | A broad understanding of research methods | 5.8 ± 1.53 |
IT skills | 9 ± 1.15 | Appreciate the need for continuing professional development | 6.0 ± 3.11 |
|  |  | Ability to generate research data | 7.0 ± 3.06 |