This is a paper (by Kok, and Schuit, 2012) describing a new method for assessing and enhancing the impact of health research. Contribution Mapping is inspired by a perspective from social studies of science on how research and knowledge utilisation processes evolve. For each research project that is assessed, a three-phase process map is developed that includes the main actors, activities, and alignment efforts during research formulation, production, and knowledge extension. The approach focuses on the actors involved in, or interacting with, a research project (the linked actors) and the most likely influential users, who are referred to as potential key users.
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Target groups: RPOs, Innovation business, Providers, Professionals, CSOs, Policymakers