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Demystifying research translation
A consistent finding in health and medical research is the failure to translate research into useful and usable services in practice and policy (Grimshaw et al.), and that the process is often “slow and haphazard”.
Understanding “Reach” and “Significance” in Research Impact
In relation to research impact assessment, reach refers to how broadly research findings influence stakeholders beyond academic circles. While significance often relates to the depth and importance of the change brought about by a study (for instance, the transformative effect on a specific policy or practice), reach emphasises the breadth…