Table 1.

The degree of barriers and benefits to health centers’ participation in research [N (%)]

	Not	Minor	Moderate/Huge
Top Barriers
Dedicated staff time to conduct or participate in research	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	12 (85.7%)
Training in applying for and conducting research	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)	11 (78.6%)
Concern about loss of productivity or income during research activities	0 (0.0%)	4 (28.6%)	10 (74.4%)
Methods to publish/disseminate findings	1 (7.1%)	3 (21.4%)	10 (74.4%)
Funding opportunities for which our health center is eligible	2 (14.3%)	3 (21.4%)	9 (64.3%)
Top Benefits
Improved patient outcomes and experience	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Additional resources to support health center capacity, including information technology	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Reduction in health disparities	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	13 (92.9%)
Academic partnerships that support activities outside research	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	13 (92.9%)
Improved care delivery	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (92.9%)
Better access to specialty care for patients	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (92.9%)