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Table 3 Policy, practice and society impacts associated with small grant research.

From: Examining the impact of health research facilitated by small peer-reviewed research operating grants in a women's and children's health centre

Policy effect

16% (n = 6)

   Within health centre

   8% (n = 3)

   Beyond health centre

   8% (n = 3)

Changes in clinical practice

32% (n = 12)

Informing clinical practice

55% (n = 21)

Improving quality of care

46% (n = 18)

   Patient safety

   18% (n = 7)

   Cost effectiveness

   10% (n = 4)

   Access to care

   5% (n = 2)

   Adaptation of health services

   13% (n = 5)