The roles, activities and impacts of middle managers who function as knowledge brokers to improve care delivery and outcomes in healthcare organizations: a critical interpretive synthesis

Table 5 MM KB roles in included studies mapped to roles in published KB frameworks

MM KB roles in included studies	Published MM or KB roles
MM KB roles in included studies	Knowledge manager	Linking agent	Capacity builder	Evaluator	Facilitator
Gather data	X
Coordinate projects	X
Disseminate information	X
Adjust information to context	X
Bridge evidence-to-practice gap		X
Facilitate networks		X			X
Engage stakeholders		X	X		X
Provide resources and tools			X
Coach staff			X
Monitor and evaluate	X			X
Convince others of need/benefit			X		X
Function as strategic influencer	X	X			X

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