Barriers and facilitators to evidence-use in program management: a systematic review of the literature

Table 7 Facilitators of evidence use: summary of types by theme

Facilitator theme	Types of facilitator
Information	• Access to information
	• Complex intervention evaluation methods
	• Targeted dissemination
Organization (Structure and Process)	• Intra-organizational linkages
	• Expertise in research utilization
	• Processes for integration of evidence
	• Administrative support
	• Operational data availability
Organization (Culture)	• Supporting evidence use
	• Human resources training and rewards
	• Inter-organizational collaboration
	• Visible research utilization
Individual Skills	• Researcher and decision-maker focus on application
Interaction	• Contact between researchers and decision-makers
Interaction	• Mutual respect