Table 6 Perception of use of research information in program planning decisions
From: Information transfer: what do decision makers want and need from researchers?
What kind of office is it? | Mean | Research information has influenced program planning decisions at my organization | Research information has provided justification for service/program decisions made by my organization | Research information has resulted in a decision by your organization to conduct program evaluations | Research information has resulted in decisions to provide staff development training in your organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | Â | 91 | 89 | 89 | 91 |
What kind of office is it? | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
CTC | Â | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
CCAC | Â | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
DHC | Â | 4.3 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
Overall mean (sd) | Â | 4.0(0.7) | 4.1*(0.8) | 3.0(1.3) | 3.8(1.0) |
Role | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Executive Director | Â | 4.2 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
Director | Â | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Manager | Â | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
Senior Health Planner | Â | 4.4 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 3.7 |
Clinician | Â | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
Overall mean (sd) | Â | 4.0(0.7) | 4.1(0.8) | 3.0**(1.3) | 3.8(1.0) |