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Table 1 Most frequently reported barriers and facilitators of the use of evidence (n = # studies in which factor reported)

From: A systematic review of barriers to and facilitators of the use of evidence by policymakers

Top 5 barriers to use of evidence

Top 5 facilitators of evidence use

• Availability and access to research/improved dissemination (n = 63)

• Availability and access to research/improved dissemination (n = 65)

• Clarity/relevance/reliability of research findings (n = 54)

• Collaboration (n = 49)

• Timing/opportunity (n = 42)

• Clarity/relevance/reliability of research findings (n = 46)

• Policymaker research skills (n = 26)

• Relationship with policymakers (n = 39)

• Costs (n = 25)

• Relationship with researchers/info staff (n = 37)