The impact of a regionally based translational cancer research collaborative in Australia using the FAIT methodology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Translating research, achieving impact, and assessing impact are important aspirations for all research collaboratives but can prove challenging. The Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) was funded from 2014 to 2021 to enhance capacity and productivity in cancer research in a regional centre in Australia. This study aimed to assess the impact and benefit of the HCRA to help inform future research investments of this type.

Method

The Framework to Assess the Impact from Translational health research (FAIT) was selected as the preferred methodology. FAIT incorporates three validated methodologies for assessing impact: 1) Modified Payback; 2) Economic Analysis; and 3) Narrative overview and case studies. All three FAIT methods are underpinned by a Program Logic Mode

SUBMITTER: Paul CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10926601 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature