In particular, IR proposals differ from those used in other types of research in relation to the:

• origin of the research problem;
• involvement of the end users of the research outcomes all through the research process.

These differences arise from the need for interventions resulting from IR to help:

• better inform health care service quality improvement efforts;
• facilitate the uptake of research results and outcomes by end users.

In general, IR projects:

• generate knowledge so it can be applied across settings and contexts;
• engage multiple sectors, including epidemiology, social science, anthropology, communication science and health economics;
• contribute to development of policy recommendations and practical solutions.