Table 2 Rapid response programs selected for case studies

Cochrane response by Cochrane Innovations, Cochrane Collaboration^a

Has a potential global reach and is supported by the expertise and experience of the Cochrane Collaboration, though is still in development

McMaster Health Forum Rapid Response Program, McMaster University, Canada

Comes from a developed country with a strong history in knowledge translation, potentially national reach

[27, 28, 74]

Regional East African Community Health (REACH) Policy Initiative, Uganda

Comes from a low-income economy and has a published evaluation

[35]

Sax Institute Evidence Check Program, NSW, Australia

Has a long history (since 2007) and is a state-level program

[75, 76]