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Table 5 Personal characteristics of more successful facilitators

From: A realist process evaluation within the Facilitating Implementation of Research Evidence (FIRE) cluster randomised controlled international trial: an exemplar

Motivation to take on the role

Desire to learn

Years of nursing experience (because it helped with authority)

Confidence in self and in working with others

Eagerness to succeed

Perseverance (particularly when things are hard going)

Visible enthusiasm

Commitment to improving the quality of care for older people

Good communicator