Table 3 The mean score and standard deviation for each statement in 'knowledge production'

Researches that result in production of 'actionable messages' with a high level of evidence (such as regular systematic reviews and/or clinical guideline development activities) are considered priorities of research and granted funds.

The groups which will use the results of research participate in its conduction and/or design.

Our impression is that the users of research results trust the quality of the researches done in the organization.

Quality assurance program is required for each research (data gathering protocol and/or training the research workers)

Quality control is carried out while research is being conducted (internal monitoring of the executive program by the research group and/or external supervision)

The gap between 'presentation of the research proposal' and 'beginning of the research' is reasonable (the process of reviewing the research proposal)

While designing the research proposal and performing the projects researchers are aware that applied projects should reach results in good time (the projects duration and absence of delay in performing them)

The gap between 'end of research' and 'finalization of results in the form of a report' is reasonable (the process of presentation of research results)

In research project proposals (projects whose users are service providers, managers, policy makers, patient groups and/or people) budget is considered for disseminating the results (other than being published in peer-review journals and/or attending conferences)