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Table 6 Reported outcomes

From: Trainee-led research using an integrated knowledge translation or other research partnership approaches: a scoping review

Outcomes

Frequency (N)

References

Examples from included papers

Immediate outcomes of partnership formation

Total = 38

  

Value for different perspectives/broadened perspective

N = 13

[37, 38, 46, 57, 61, 75, 76, 78, 80, 84, 96, 97, 106]

Bringing in diverse perspectives from different stakeholder groups

Mutual understanding of language, work style, needs and constraints

N = 12

[46, 47, 54, 62, 74, 77, 79, 81, 88, 94, 97, 103]

Inclusion of strategies to support a use of common language during workshops

Appreciation for collaborative process

N = 8

[38, 42, 47, 48, 50, 68, 69, 105]

Trainees reported that they experienced the value of collaborations

Capacity developed by researchers and decision-makers

N = 5

[37, 69, 72, 98, 109]

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

[42, 45, 52, 71, 76,77,78,79,80, 85, 95]

Gaining approval or “buy-in” of research from partners

Conduct of research

N = 5

[38, 46, 58, 91, 109]

Trainees reported that partnership approaches allowed for an improved research process

Identification of research questions

N = 3

[39, 94, 96]

Developing research questions together

Research output

N = 3

[50, 70, 72]

Co-authorship publication with knowledge users

Long-term outcomes of partnership formation

Total = 15

  

Use of research in practice/policy

N = 9

[67, 76, 80, 82, 83, 95, 101, 106, 110]

Development of relevant practice change(s) in hospital or community

Scale-up/spread of research

N = 5

[37, 38, 41, 88, 100]

Research is spread to new areas

System/health service outcomes

N = 1

[77]

Changes in clinic processes and increased clinicians self-efficacy

  1. Not reported N = 20