Table 2:
Factors influencing the dissemination among healthcare administrators, policy makers, and general public
| Information | |
| Sound scientific basis, including knowledge of causality | |
| Source (e.g., professional organization, government, mass media, etc.) | |
| Clarity of content | |
| Formatting and framing | |
| Perceived validity | |
| Perceived relevance | |
| Cost of intervention | |
| Strength of message (e.g., vividness) | |
| Perceived values, preferences, beliefs | |
| Role of decision maker | |
| Economic background | |
| Previous education | |
| Personal experiences and involvement | |
| Political affiliation | |
| Willingness to adopt innovations and uncertainty | |
| Willingness to accept risk | |
| Ethical aspect of decision | |
| Context | |
| Culture | |
| Politics | |
| Timing | |
| Media attention | |
| Financial or political constraints | |