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Table 4 Reported frequency of barriers and motivators across entire sample

From: A cross sectional observational study of research activity of allied health teams: is there a link with self-reported success, motivators and barriers to undertaking research?

Barrier to research within team

% of response across n = 95

Motivator to research being conducted within team

% of response across n = 95

Lack of time for research

90.53

To develop skills

63.16

Other work roles take priority

77.89

Increased job satisfaction

61.05

Lack of suitable backfill

66.32

Career advancement

55.79

Lack of funds for research

57.89

Increased credibility

45.26

Staff shortages

57.89

Problem identified that needs changing

44.21

Lack of administrative support

55.79

Links to universities

43.16

Lack of skills for research

54.74

Desire to prove a theory/hunch

34.74

Lack of software for research

50.53

To keep the brain stimulated

32.63

Different experience levels of team members

46.32

Colleagues doing research

28.42

Lack of a co-ordinated approach to research

34.74

Mentors available to supervise

28.42

Lack access to equipment for research

33.68

Research encouraged by managers

28.42

Desire for work/life balance

31.58

Dedicated time for research

25.26

Intimidated by research language

28.42

Team building

24.21

Lack of support from management

20.00

Study or research scholarships available

22.11

Other personal commitments

18.95

Opportunities to participate at own level

22.11

Intimidated by fear of getting it wrong

14.74

Grant funds

21.05

Isolation

13.68

Forms part of Post Graduate study

20.00

Not interested in research

12.63

Research written into role description

12.63

Lack of library/internet access

5.26