Table 1.

Research experience, training, support and culture

CategoryStatementResponsen (%)
Research experience
In my geriatric training to date, I have gained sufficient research experience to a level I would like
Disagree88 (45.8)
Neutral44 (22.9)
Agree60 (31.3)
In my geriatric training to date, I have been actively involved in developing or overseeing research studies
Disagree133 (69.3)
Neutral24 (12.5)
Agree35 (18.2)
Research training
In my geriatric training to date, I have received sufficient research training to understand research to the level I would like
Disagree94 (49.0)
Neutral38 (19.8)
Agree60 (31.3)
In my geriatric training to date, I have received sufficient research training to equip me with the knowledge to conduct research to the level I would likea
Disagree115 (60.2)
Neutral40 (20.9)
Agree36 (18.8)
Research support
In my current post, I am actively encouraged and supported to undertake research
Disagree79 (41.1)
Neutral57 (29.7)
Agree56 (29.2)
In my geriatric training to date, I have been actively encouraged and supported to undertake researchb
Disagree78 (41.3)
Neutral53 (28.0)
Agree58 (30.7)
Research culture
In my current post, there is a strong and positive culture to integrate research into routine clinical carec
Disagree60 (31.6)
Neutral59 (31.1)
Agree71 (37.4)
In my geriatric training to date, there has been a strong and positive culture to integrate research into routine clinical carea
Disagree55 (28.8)
Neutral69 (36.1)
Agree67 (35.1)

  • ↵aMissing data for one respondent.

  • ↵bMissing data for three respondents.

  • ↵cMissing data for two respondents.