Comparison of background variables in the two sample groups at the time of the survey
| Targeted intervention group | Generic education group | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *No (%) staff nurses. †No (%) full time. ‡No (%) responding yes. | |||
| Professional experience (mean (SD) years) | 20.0 (6.4) | 22.1 (8.9) | 0.103 |
| Staff nurse/nurse manager at unit level* | 47 (71.2%) | 39 (55.7%) | 0.061 |
| Full time/part time position† | 39 (59.1%) | 60 (85.7%) | <0.001 |
| Intermediate courses in nursing science‡ | 16 (24.6%) | 15 (22.4%) | 0.763 |
| Experiences of nursing research at the unit‡ | 27 (45.8%) | 23 (35.4%) | 0.239 |
| Competence career practiced at the unit‡ | 24 (40.7%) | 23 (33.8%) | 0.330 |
| Quality objectives in annual plans‡ | 33 (56.9%) | 40 (61.5%) | 0.601 |
| Ongoing multiprofessional QI work‡ | 43 (72.9%) | 36 (54.5%) | 0.054 |
| Facilitation resources at departmental level‡ | 38 (69.1%) | 22 (33.8%) | <0.001 |
| Maintained QI method at the unit‡ | 33 (57.9%) | 20 (32.8%) | 0.006 |