Table 1 Reasons for disseminating the findings of research
Reason | N (%) |
|---|---|
Raise awareness of findings | 216 (93) |
Influence policy | 198 (85) |
Influence practice | 195 (84) |
Stimulate discussion/debate | 173 (75) |
Transfer research to practice | 173 (75) |
Raise the organisational profile | 150 (65) |
Attract future funding | 145 (62) |
Research Assessment Exercise | 123 (53) |
Justify public funding | 112 (48) |
Promote public understanding of science | 93 (40) |
Satisfy contractual requirements | 85 (37) |
Improve your own communication | 56 (24) |
Other | 26 (11) |