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Table 3 Most used supplemental codes

From: Applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to understand knowledge broker decisions in selecting evidence for knowledge translation in low- and middle-income countries

Code label

Definition

Internal or external influence

Key facilitator (+) or barrier (−)

Accessibility

Ease or difficulty of obtaining evidence when and where it is desired and in the format desired

External

–

Decision-Making Culture

Collective characteristics and knowledge of a group of people that influence individual decision-making

External

–

Interpersonal Sharing

Interpersonal communication among research producers and consumers or stakeholders as part of a relationship that includes discussion of research evidence

Internal

+ −

Knowledge Presentation

Suitability of presentation of evidence, language for intended audience, synthesised evidence and knowledge products

External

+ −

Local Applicability

Belief about the relevance of evidence from a global source or other country to a local setting, whether now, in the past or in the future

External

+

Multi-Country Importance

Public health problems, evidence or interventions that are important to multiple countries or globally

External

+

Opportunity Availability

Availability of time or opportunity in the course of professional duties to use or share knowledge

Internal

–

Timely Relevance

Belief that research topic is relevant to current or near-term work or organisational objectives

External

+

Usefulness

Extent to which knowledge can be used for a practical purpose or in several ways

External

+