Table 1 Workshop questionnaire – pre and post workshop comparisons (median and inter-quartile range) using a Likert scale with grades from one to five (1 = very low; 2 = low; 3 = average; 4 = good; 5 = very good)

Please indicate the effect this workshop has had on:

1. Your understanding of the data linkage process

3(2–4)

4 (4–5)

<0.001

2. Your knowledge of data collections available for linkage in [the relevant jurisdiction]

3 (1–4)

4 (3–4)

<0.001

3. Your awareness of the history of data linkage

2 (1–3)

4 (4–5)

<0.001

4. Your understanding of the Population Health Research Network

2 (1–3)

4 (3–4)

<0.001

5. Your awareness of the benefits of data linkage

4 (3–4)

4 (4–5)

<0.001

6. Your knowledge of strategies to minimise and manage risks associated with data linkage

3 (2–4)

4 (4–5)

<0.001

7. Your understanding of the legal framework applicable to data linkage

2 (1–3)

4 (3–4)

<0.001

8. Your ability to consider a waiver of consent for data linkage projects

3 (2–3)

4 (4–4)

<0.001