ConnectED interview schedule: research use by adult social care staff in England

The ConnectED (Connecting Evidence with Decision-making) project comprises a partnership between three local authority adult social care departments, two service providers, university researchers, and experts by experience. The project aims to facilitate evidence-based decision-making in social care by embedding access to, and routine use of, research in the decisions of those who plan, commission, and deliver social care. It is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (HSDR project: NIHR131345).This interview topic guide was used as part of work to establish a baseline for assessing the impact of the project in partner adult social care organisations. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore participants’ understanding of the role that research played for them as individuals and within their organisation.