Table 2 Analysis of quantitative data from 36 studies reporting on findings from each project in a multi-project programme
Type of impact | Out of 36 studies number reporting on each impact category | Median (range) percentage achieving/claiming this impact in the studies reporting on it |
|---|---|---|
Policy/organisation impact | 31 | 35% (5–100%) |
Clinician change/informed practice | 17 | 32% (10–69%) |
A combined category, e.g. policy and clinician impact, or impact on decision-making | 3 | 64% (60–67%) |
Health gain/patient benefit/improved care | 12 | 27% (6–48%) |