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 |
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• 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) |