Evidence-based research and practice: attitudes of reproduction nurses, counsellors and doctors  Caroline A. Smith, Meaghan E. Coyle, Sheryl de Lacey, Neil P. Johnson  Reproductive BioMedicine Online  Volume 29, Issue 1, Pages 3-9 (July 2014) DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.03.014 Copyright © 2014 Reproductive Healthcare Ltd. Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Activities identified as research. Questions: 1, analysing data (n=80); 2, leading a research project (n=79); 3, participating in research (n=80); 4, collecting data information (n=80); 5, writing research proposals (n=79); 6, auditing/evaluating practice (n=78); 7, reviewing for journals (n=78); 8, writing for publication (n=79); 9, obtaining patient/staff feedback (n=79); 10, presenting at conferences (n=78); 11, reading journals (n=80); 12, attending conferences (n=76). Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2014 29, 3-9DOI: (10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.03.014) Copyright © 2014 Reproductive Healthcare Ltd. Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Barriers to undertaking research (n=71 for all questions). Questions: 1, time to undertake research; 2, lack of resources to undertake research; 3, lack of experience; 4, lack of organizational support; 5, lack of skills; 6, lack of monetary reward; 7, affecting relationship with patients; 8, lack of interest. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2014 29, 3-9DOI: (10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.03.014) Copyright © 2014 Reproductive Healthcare Ltd. Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Motivators to undertaking research (n=71 for all questions). Questions: 1, improving clinical management and outcomes; 2, learning more about a clinical area; 3, personal satisfaction or gratification; 4, desire to improve the profession; 5, interest in clinical research; 6, availability of continuing professional education; 7, patient expectations; 8, incentive of potential financial reward; 9, recommendation of a colleague. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2014 29, 3-9DOI: (10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.03.014) Copyright © 2014 Reproductive Healthcare Ltd. Terms and Conditions