Embedding researchers in health service organizations improves research translation and health service performance: the Australian Hunter New England Population Health example
Key findings ; Embedding researchers in health service organization can optimize research coproduction through greater knowledge exchange and alignment of research with health policy and practice needs. What this adds to what is known? ; An embedded coproduction approach makes policy and practice-relevant research immediately available to end users, accelerating the use of evidence in decision making of health and other services. ; A coproduction approach provides opportunities to leverage academic and health services resources to achieve scientific and service delivery objectives. What is the implications and what should change now? ; End-user organizations should seek to embed staff with academic expertise in senior leadership positions.