Table 1.

Rating of knowledge transfer (KT) dimensions integration into KT plans

KT Dimensions	Criteria	Rating of dimensions integration (%)
		Predominantly	Moderately	Hardly or not at all
Analysis of context (barriers/facilitators) and of users’ needs	Identification of the problem or of the need for knowledge (identified objectively or intuitively)	64	36	0
	General KT objective defined	100	0	0
	Specific objectives defined	71.5	21.5	7
	KT context: analysis of opportunities and obstacles	57	14	29
	Mean	73	18	9
Knowledge to be translated	Types of knowledge (several vs. one main type)	71.5	14.5	14
	Suitability to the needs of knowledge users	57	36	7
	Adaptation of the contents (actions and intentions)	86	14	0
	Mean	71.5	21.5	7
Knowledge users	Identification and prioritization of knowledge users	64	36	0
	Knowledge about the knowledge users’ characteristics and preferences	14	57	29
	Mean	39	46.5	14.5
KT partners	Key actors to be involved (individuals, organizations, groups and networks identified, roles defined)	71	29	0
KT strategies	Choice of KT strategies to be implemented in line with objectives	86	14	0
	Multiple interventions, including dissemination and uptake strategies	100	0	0
	Implementation of strategies with detailed steps and follow-up mechanisms	36	21	43
	Mean	74	11.5	14.5
Overall KT approach	Integrated approach (co-construction of knowledge from the outset and throughout the research process)	43	50	7
	End-of-grant approach (user and/or researcher involvements to guide development of targeted knowledge products or KT activities, and tools	43	50	7
	Mean	43	50	7
KT evaluation	Evaluation of the KT process planned and methods defined	7	43	50
Resources	Feasibility with regard to availability of human, material and financial resources	36	0	64