Outcomes | Frequency (N) | References | Examples from included papers |
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Immediate outcomes of partnership formation | Total = 38 | ||
Value for different perspectives/broadened perspective | N = 13 | Bringing in diverse perspectives from different stakeholder groups | |
Mutual understanding of language, work style, needs and constraints | N = 12 | Inclusion of strategies to support a use of common language during workshops | |
Appreciation for collaborative process | N = 8 | Trainees reported that they experienced the value of collaborations | |
Capacity developed by researchers and decision-makers | N = 5 | Trainees and/or partners gained experience (e.g., public speaking, professional networking and writing) | |
Intermediate outcomes of partnership formation | Total = 40 | ||
Enhanced relevance of research | N = 18 | [37, 47, 48, 63, 72, 73, 76, 77, 80, 84, 90, 97,98,99,100,101, 103, 106] | Trainees reported improved relevance of the research being conducted and/or its findings |
Awareness and acceptance of research | N = 11 | Gaining approval or “buy-in” of research from partners | |
Conduct of research | N = 5 | Trainees reported that partnership approaches allowed for an improved research process | |
Identification of research questions | N = 3 | Developing research questions together | |
Research output | N = 3 | Co-authorship publication with knowledge users | |
Long-term outcomes of partnership formation | Total = 15 | ||
Use of research in practice/policy | N = 9 | Development of relevant practice change(s) in hospital or community | |
Scale-up/spread of research | N = 5 | Research is spread to new areas | |
System/health service outcomes | N = 1 | [77] | Changes in clinic processes and increased clinicians self-efficacy |