What supports effective research links between Divisions of General Practice and universities?

Objective: To find out what supports effective links between Divisions of General Practice and universities.

Design: Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews during October 2004, from which a framework for effective linking was constructed and its validity assessed by discussion with researchers and Division staff and members at four interactive workshops held between 9 November 2004 and 5 November 2005 .

Participants: 21 participants from Divisions of General Practice and universities in Australia.