Table 2 Detailed description of delivered training with related themes

1. Video: Invite for the workshop and foundational information on Rx for Change and systematic reviews

Delivery: A video (prezi with audio narration) covering general information about Rx for Change and systematic reviews; the video was sent electronically 1 week prior to the workshop with a request for people to review it prior to attending the workshop; duration was 6 minutes

Content: Quick facts about the database, information on the type of evidence included, information on when it can be used and how it can help participants in their work; an invitation to attend a free workshop and to explore Rx for Change on-line in a group environment was included

Need for knowledge

Diversity in delivery

2. Face-to-face workshop (1 hour)

Delivery: Didactic presentation (15 min) + hands on skills training (45 min) + discussion (15 min) + handouts

Content of didactic presentation: Rx for Change was presented as part of the evidence source “puzzle” Knowledge users’ questions (as per interviews) partly guided the session’s themes (e.g. What is Rx for Change? Can I trust the evidence presented? What types of questions are relevant? How is Rx for Change different compared to other evidence sources?); the didactic part of the session focused on emphasizing “How we turn a research question into a “searchable question” in the Rx for Change database”

Content of hands-on skills training: A pre-determined example of a research question was used to demonstrate and familiarise participants with strategic navigation strategies for the Rx for Change database; screenshots were used along with an audio or live presentation/demonstration; the three-question framework based on Lavis et al. [21] was used to demonstrate different ways of searching efficiently, the layout of the database, the taxonomy and the layers of the database Participants were then asked to use one of their own work examples and search the database based on the same three-question framework; this was a facilitated exercise

The session was facilitated by a research team member with expertise in Rx for Change or an external collaborator with knowledge of Rx for Change

Content of discussion: The incorporation and applicability of the evidence in one’s context as well as the strengths and limitations of the database and the evidence that it includes was discussed

Handouts: Frequently Asked Questions and a “map” of the database layout (screenshots) were given to participants in the form of handouts after the session (for desk use)

Didactic presentation: Need for knowledge

Hands on skills training: Need for skill development in navigating the database and integrating evidence into decision-making, tailoring

Discussion: Knowledge and skills

Handouts: Need for knowledge, variety in delivery methods

3. Post-training reminders

Delivery: Emailed at 1 and 3 months post-workshop

Content: Cues and/or reminders regarding the database’s use, value, updates, and navigation tips

Routine habits