Table 6 Elements of competency in EIPM, health professional profile

Assigned by the studies:

Knowing the fundamentals of academic research [21]

Having prior formal education [21]

Assigned by the authors:

Knowing the context of the health system Knowing the organizational context

Knowing basic aspects of health policies

Knowing group facilitation techniques

Knowing communication techniques

Knowing KT methods

Assigned by the studies:

Gaining proficiency in research skills [21, 22, 26]

Knowing how to apply evidence [22, 26]

Knowing how to assess public policies [22]

Knowing how to lead processes and projects [26]

Having basic computer skills [21]

Assigned by the authors:

 Knowing how to implement public policies

Knowing how to do advocacy

Assigned by the studies:

Valuing research [25] Valuing learning [21]

Acting with confidence in one’s own abilities [26]

Acting with motivation and initiative [21, 26]

Assigned by the authors:

Acting with professionalism

Reflecting carefully

Acting with creativity

Trusting the other actors in the system

Appreciating teamwork

Appreciating the possibility of change