Table 1 Guide to help structure research impact narratives

Description of research project/programme

Topics/research area:

Geopolitical contexts:

Funders and budget:

Research management, influencing events and challenges:

1. Research-related impact

1.1 Type of problem/knowledge

1.2 Research methods used

1.3 Publications and papers

1.4 Products, patents and translatability potential

1.5 Research networks

1.6 Leadership and awards

1.7 Research management

1.8 Communication

2. Policy impact

2.1 Level of policy-making

2.2 Type of policy

2.3 Nature of policy impact

2.4. Policy networks

2.5 Political capital

3. Service impact

3.1 Type of services: health/intersectoral

3.2 Evidence-based practice

3.3 Quality of care

3.4 Information systems

3.5 Services management

3.6 Cost-containment and cost-effectiveness

4. Societal impact

4.1 Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour

4.2 Health literacy

4.3 Health status

4.4 Equity and human rights

4.5 Macroeconomic/related to the economy

4.6 Social capital and empowerment

4.7 Culture and art

4.8 Sustainable development outcomes