Table 4 Descriptive themes and sub-themes reflecting experiences and perceptions of EBP education
| Major descriptive themes | Sub-themes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shift in thinking over time | |
| Role of research not appreciated in clinical practice | ||
| Change in perception and confidence by graduation | ||
| 2 | Need for relevance and context | |
| Rote learning with minimal carry over | ||
| Learning preferences | ||
| 3 | Learning by doing | |
| Role models and reinforcement | ||
| 4 | Getting the timing right | |
| Optimising clinical placement experiences | ||
| Evidence searching skills needed early |