Table 1 Survey Questions about EBP in the Health Region. Responses were rated on a 5 point Likert Scale, with “Strongly Disagree” and “Strongly Agree” as anchors

Regional Questions

1. I believe that clinicians use the same standardized outcome measures throughout South-East Norway.

2. I believe that clinicians use the same standardized outcome measures in the hospital or clinic where I work.

3. I believe that evidence based practice provides the best treatment for patients

4. I believe that there are evidence-based interventions that are delivered in a standardized way (similar doses and methods) throughout South-East Norway.

5. I believe that there are evidence-based interventions that are delivered in a standardized way (similar doses and methods) in the hospital or clinic where I work.

6. There is an expectation to incorporate EBP at the hospital or clinical where I work.

7. I have access to experts in EBP in my clinic.

8. I have access to experts in EBP in the health region.