Conclusion
It is critical to the widespread implementation of evidence-based programs to promote access and use of research evidence among the people who determine the nation’s priorities, write our policies, and deem what gets funded. This work highlights the importance of developing evidence-based strategies to support decision-makers’ research use. Effective research translation approaches have the potential to improve the societal impact of scientific knowledge ranging from battle-tested practices to revolutionary studies as seen in the pandemic. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, the spread of both scientific information and inaccurate misinformation is complex and dynamic, which requires multifaceted research dissemination strategies. Rigorous evaluations of research translation efforts like this one are key to developing and identifying evidence-based strategies for improving the use of science.