A randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of knowledge translation and exchange strategies

Table 2 Baseline characteristics of public health departments and decision-makers

Characteristic	Total Sample (means)
Positions:
Front line staff	35%
Managers	26%
Directors	10%
Coordinators	9%
Other	20%
Discipline:
Nurse	47%
Nutritionist	19%
Physical education specialist	4%
Physician	2%
Other	26%
Years in current position	5
Years in public health	13
Frequently hear the terms research or research evidence.	5.4*
My organization highly values the use of research evidence in decision making.	5.2*
My supervisor expects me to use research evidence in program planning decisions.	5.6*
Research evidence is consistently used in program planning decision making.	4.9*
I have access to someone who can help me interpret and apply research evidence.	4.5*
The health unit's governing board is influenced by research evidence.	4.8*
How helpful is research evidence to you for program planning decisions?	5.4*
Is it easy to access relevant research?	4.8*
You find policies/programs described as effective in the literature are affordable in practice.	3.7*
Research in your field is done with populations similar to the populations you serve.	3.9*
Have you ever seen a systematic review relevant to your field?	79% responded yes
How would you rate the availability of systematic reviews relevant to your field?	4.1*
How would you rate systematic reviews you are familiar with for ease of use?	4.8*