Table 1 The role of health systems and policy research (HSPR) and the factors that influence the use of HSPR by health policymakers and stakeholders in Israel

Use of evidence from HSPR in policy was hindered by practical constraints to implementation such as financial implications

68

Evidence from HSPR does help raise health policymakers and stakeholders’ awareness on policy issues^a

65

Lack of coordination between policymakers and researchers hindered the use of evidence from HSPR in the health policymaking process

59

Evidence from HSPR does help health policymakers and stakeholders to identify and/or choose policy alternatives^a

54

Use of evidence from HSPR in policy was hindered by a non-receptive policy environment

47

Use of evidence from HSPR in policy was hindered by findings that were politically sensitive or were inconsistent with a policy direction

47

Evidence from HSPR was presented to policymakers and stakeholders in a timely manner and in a format that they can understand

34