Table 2 Themes identified from focus group discussions
From: Undergraduate medical student perceptions and use of Evidence Based Medicine: A qualitative study
Theme | Focus group (Clinical School site) |
|---|---|
Major Themes | Â |
1. Rationale and observed use of EBM in practice | Central, Southern, Eastern, Rural |
2. Use of EBM principles as students | Central, Southern, Eastern, Rural |
3. Perceived use of EBM as future clinicians | Central, Southern, Eastern, Rural |
4. Barriers to practicing EBM | Central, Southern, Eastern, Rural |
5. Enablers to practicing EBM | Central, Southern, Eastern, Rural |
Minor Themes | Â |
6. Critical appraisal techniques | Central, Southern |
7. Implementing research into practice | Rural, Southern |
8. Searching the medical literature | Eastern, Rural |