TABLE 2.

Points of convergence and divergence between researchers and decision-makers

Viewpoints expressed by decision-makers	Convergence / divergence with researchers’ findings
Balance between accessibility and continuity	Convergence (confirmation effect)
Urban / rural differences	Convergence (confirmation effect)
Integration of physicians	Convergence (accentuation effect)
PHC not adapted to complex problems	Convergence (accentuation effect)
Disease or case management	Divergence (addition effect)
Legislative and structural measures as facilitators for changing professional practices	Divergence (mitigation and assessment of potential effects)