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[Research utilization by health managers: validating a self-assessment tool].

Miguel Angel González-Block¹, Francisco Javier Mercado, Héctor Ochoa

¹Centro de Investigaciones en Sistemas de Salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. mgonzalezblock@correo.insp.mx

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Summary

This study validated a tool for health teams to self-assess research utilization. The tool effectively measures capacity across different settings and can be used in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Area of Science:

Health Management
Research Utilization
Public Health

Background:

Assessing health management teams' capacity to use research is crucial for evidence-based practice.
A validated tool is needed to systematically evaluate research utilization across different healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt and evaluate a tool for self-assessing health management teams' research utilization capacity.
To distinguish between research acquisition, analysis, adaptation, and application.

Main Methods:

The tool was translated into Spanish and a manual was created.
Validated internally and externally using statistical methods across 122 units in Mexico.
Response rate of 84.4% from diverse institutions in states with varying Human Development Index (HDI).

Main Results:

Observed differences in research utilization capacity within each phase (acquisition, analysis, adaptation, application).
Capacity varied based on patient care involvement and states' HDI, not gender, experience, or academic level.
Internal and external validation confirmed the tool's reliability.

Conclusions:

The research utilization self-assessment tool is validated for diverse conditions in Mexico.
The tool is suitable for application in any Spanish-speaking country.
Facilitates systematic evaluation of research capacity in health management teams.