Characteristic

Means and Standard deviations (SD)

Frequency Strongly agree or agree

Mean

SD

Essential for safe practice

4.79

0.55

90%

Interpretation of patient/clients’ needs

4.62

0.61

93%

Culminates in a clinical decision

4.55

0.62

93%

Involves pattern recognition

4.52

0.56

97%

Knowledge based on practical skills

4.48

0.68

96%

Context Dependent

4.41

0.67

90%

Evaluation of choices made

4.31

0.79

86%

Knowledge based on experience

4.28

0.58

93%

Systematic process

4.28

0.87

79%

Reflective process

4.28

0.78

86%

Culminates in a clinical management plan

4.21

0.71

82%%

Knowledge based on theory

4.10

0.71

79%