From: Information transfer: what do decision makers want and need from researchers?
 | Mean | My organization routinely, actively looks for research information before making decisions | My organization provides ongoing training in research methods and critical appraisal to staff. | Mechanisms exist in my organization that facilitate the transfer of new information into the organization. | Overall, my organization provides adequate resources (financial or personnel) to implement decisions that are based on scientific evidence. | Regulations and legislation greatly impact on the decisions my organization makes about programs. (Provincial and/or local) | Most program decisions made at my organization are made in collaboration with other local health institutions or community agencies. |
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N | Â | 91 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
What kind of office is it? | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
CTC | Â | 3.8 | 2.6 | 4.21 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
CCAC | Â | 3.4 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
DHC | Â | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.9 |
Overall mean (sd) | Â | 3.8***(1.0) | 2.8***(1.3) | 4.2(0.8) | 3.6*(0.9) | 4.4***(0.9) | 4.1***(1.0) |
Role | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Executive Director | Â | 3.9 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Director | Â | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Manager | Â | 3.3 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
Senior Health Planner | Â | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
Clinician | Â | 3.8 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
Overall mean (sd) | Â | 3.8(1.0) | 2.8*(1.3) | 4.2(0.8) | 3.6(0.9) | 4.4(0.9) | 4.1**(1.0) |