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Table 4 Examples of journals prompting researchers to think along the lines of research impact and translation

From: Does Indigenous health research have impact? A systematic review of reviews

Banbury et al. (2014) [73]

What this study adds:

E-health has the ability to increase access to services in rural and remote areas, substantially reduce travel costs and inconvenience to patients, and support professional development of health professionals.

E-health should be implemented alongside change management processes.

Shah et al. (2011) [24]

Implications for Policy

Several initiatives have been developed for policy implication based on findings of health outcomes disparity. These include “environmental” scan, identification of priority areas, ensuring management of jurisdictional overlap, training of local health care workers within community (community based partnership), identifying and promoting the “best” or “better” practices within the local context, and building and promoting effective partnership including development or expansion of existing midwifery educational programs for Indigenous people…