 scientific evidence used on clinical decisionmaking scientific evidence used on clinical decisionmaking 72 admin mon 10142019 1836 description of the use of research outcomes of the initiative project by clinical decisionmakers the indicator informs about how key clinical decision makers are aware of scientific evidence which is important for closing the gap between science and clinical care additional qualitative n a interviews with practitioners clinicians market surveys case studies describe the use of science in clinical context eg trials treatment recommendations algorithms for example surveys or market research type methods can be useful in assessing the clinical awareness of published research results the tracking can vary from small scale eg conference posters to large scale eg international national reports free text impact n a annually semiannually the successful implementation of new clinical practices resulting from research outcomes is time consuming and it may take several years before the impact of research is perceived no weiss a p 2007 measuring the impact of medical research moving from outputs to outcomes  american journal of psychiatry   164  2 206214 see pp 208209 available at  https ajppsychiatryonlineorg doi abs 101176 ajp20071642206 science awareness 