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Narrator: preparatioN, Assessment and use of impact plans in NIHR standaRd ApplicaTion fORms

Abstract

This is a qualitative multi-methods study integrating document analyses and interviews. Following Ethics approval from the Faculty of Medicine Ethics committee, a sample of (n=138) documents linked to applications was selected for content analysis. Eight interviews with programme directors, reviewers and applicants, published studies, guidelines, impact literacy blogs, and checklists informed the analytical framework and interpretation of results.

Aim

1. To develop guidelines to support the assessment of impact plans submitted to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) 2. Enhance the quality and value of impact plans.

Intended Impact of the Study

Integrate results with related NIHR projects
The impact goal has been met as findings from this project have been used to inform other NIHR initiatives (e.g., SAF revisions).

Project Lead

Alejandra Recio-Saucedo

Project Collaborators

Katie Meadmore

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Other(s): Findings from the study were used to inform NIHR guidelines to write and assess impact plans, a project led by Dr Julie Bayley, some of which was presented here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_J3YVczyw