Table 3 Median, Q1-Q3 values and statistical significance of changes over time of the overarching domains of the EPIC and KACE scales. R1 (n = 34) and R2 (n = 21). Based on valid responses and rounded to nearest whole number

Self-efficacy

0-1100

645 (587-782)

630 (550-690)

0.8

Knowledge

0-10

4 (2.5-4)

3 (2.8-3)

0.07

Attitude

10-50

38 (34-39)

27 (25-30)

0.01^*

Confidence in critical appraisal skills

6-30

16 (14-20)

11 (8-16)

0.05^*

Accessing evidence

9-45

26 (22-28)

18 (16-19)

0.02^*

Key:

* = Statistically significant at α ≤0.05