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Policymaker experiences with rapid response briefs to address health-system and technology questions in Uganda

Overview of attention for article published in Health Research Policy and Systems, May 2017
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Title
Policymaker experiences with rapid response briefs to address health-system and technology questions in Uganda
Published in
Health Research Policy and Systems, May 2017
DOI 10.1186/s12961-017-0200-1
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Authors

Rhona Mijumbi-Deve, Sarah E. Rosenbaum, Andrew D. Oxman, John N. Lavis, Nelson K. Sewankambo

Abstract

Health service and systems researchers have developed knowledge translation strategies to facilitate the use of reliable evidence for policy, including rapid response briefs as timely and responsive tools supporting decision making. However, little is known about users' experience with these newer formats for presenting evidence. We sought to explore Ugandan policymakers' experience with rapid response briefs in order to develop a format acceptable for policymakers. We used existing research regarding evidence formats for policymakers to inform the initial version of rapid response brief format. We conducted user testing with healthcare policymakers at various levels of decision making in Uganda, employing a concurrent think-aloud method, collecting data on elements including usability, usefulness, understandability, desirability, credibility and value of the document. We modified the rapid response briefs format based on the results of the user testing and sought feedback on the new format. The participants generally found the format of the rapid response briefs usable, credible, desirable and of value. Participants expressed frustrations regarding several aspects of the document, including the absence of recommendations, lack of clarity about the type of document and its potential uses (especially for first time users), and a crowded front page. Participants offered conflicting feedback on preferred length of the briefs and use and placement of partner logos. Users had divided preferences for the older and newer formats. Although the rapid response briefs were generally found to be of value, there are major and minor frustrations impeding an optimal user experience. Areas requiring further research include how to address policymakers' expectations of recommendations in these briefs and their optimal length.

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Unknown 67 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 17 25%
Student > Ph. D. Student 10 15%
Student > Master 9 13%
Professor 4 6%
Student > Bachelor 3 4%
Other 8 12%
Unknown 16 24%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 13 19%
Nursing and Health Professions 9 13%
Social Sciences 7 10%
Engineering 6 9%
Computer Science 2 3%
Other 13 19%
Unknown 17 25%
Attention Score in Context

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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 21. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 20 August 2018.
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#1,585,703
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#7
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