Conceptual frameworks and empirical approaches used to assess the impact of health research: an overview of reviews

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>How to assess the impact of research is of growing interest to funders, policy makers and researchers mainly to understand the value of investments and to increase accountability. Broadly speaking the term "research impact"...

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Main Authors: Pistotti Vanna, Moja Lorenzo, Banzi Rita, Facchini Andrea, Liberati Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
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Online Access:http://www.health-policy-systems.com/content/9/1/26