Table 1 Evaluation survey means and standard deviations (N = 38)

Effectiveness—Collaboration/Growth

 I learned things I did not know before.

4.58 (0.52)

4.50 (0.51)

4.53 (0.51)

 I think I can apply a lot of what I learned in my own work.

4.50 (0.52)

4.42 (0.64)

4.45 (0.60)

 I believe I have a firmer grasp of the principles and methods of implementation research.

4.00 (0.43)

3.77 (0.71)

3.84 (0.64)

Acceptability

 I was bored for a lot of the day.^a

4.64 (0.67)

4.62 (0.57)

4.62 (0.59)

 I found the discussions confusing.^a

4.58 (0.90)

4.27 (0.67)

4.37 (0.75)

Facilitation/process

Structure

 The day was well-organized.

4.75 (0.45)

4.85 (0.37)

4.82 (0.39)

 Limiting the use of technology was helpful to get to the issues. (Note: Limiting technology included no PowerPoint presentation in either format).

4.50 (0.80)^**

3.65 (0.89)^**

3.92 (0.94)

 The facilitator played a key role in maximizing the benefit for each presenter.

4.36 (0.67)

4.38 (0.80)

4.38 (0.76)

 I thought a more free-flowing discussion with less facilitation would have been more effective.^a

4.42 (0.67)

3.88 (0.95)

4.05 (0.90)

 The written handout materials were helpful.

4.58 (0.67)

4.50 (0.65)

4.53 (0.65)

 I appreciated the opportunity to respond to the questions in writing when I didn’t get a chance to verbally.

4.00 (0.74)

4.12 (0.73)

4.08 (0.72)

 I would have preferred to have the presenter information at least 2 days in advance to prepare.

2.67 (1.37)

3.00 (1.30)

2.89 (1.31)

Time

 I would have preferred to hear more than 6 (2 for virtual) presentations/discussions.

2.08 (1.31)

2.08 (.94)

2.08 (1.05)

 I would have preferred to hear fewer than 6 (2 for virtual) presentations/discussions.

1.73 (0.47)

1.62 (0.57)

1.65 (0.54)

 The day was too long.

1.75 (0.62)^*

1.31 (0.47)^*

1.45 (0.56)

 Having a break between each talk would have been better for me.

2.55 (0.69)^*

2.04 (1.04)^*

2.19 (0.97)