This research article evaluates the usability and effectiveness of a self-assessment tool developed by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation to help health organizations assess their capacity to use research. The tool, titled "Is research working for you? A self-assessment tool and discussion guide for health services management and policy organizations," was tested through 32 focus groups involving organizations from four sectors: federal government, long-term care, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations. The study aimed to determine whether the tool demonstrated response variability, how well it differentiated between higher-end and lower-end research users, and its potential usability. The tool was designed to assess an organization's ability to acquire, assess, adapt, and apply research evidence. Participants completed the tool individually and then reached a group consensus on the items. The results showed that the tool had good usability and strong response variability, with higher-end research users scoring significantly higher than lower-end users on most items. The group discussion based on the tool was found to be more useful than the actual scores, suggesting that the tool can serve as a catalyst for important discussions about research use at the organizational level. The study also identified challenges in research use, including time constraints, lack of skills, and organizational barriers. While the tool was effective in long-term care, non-governmental, and community-based organizations, it was less useful in the government sector, suggesting the need for further tailoring. The findings highlight the importance of organizational culture, leadership, and resources in facilitating research use. The tool is recommended as a starting point for organizations seeking to improve their capacity to use research findings for decision-making. The study underscores the need for ongoing discussions and support to promote evidence-informed decision-making in health systems.This research article evaluates the usability and effectiveness of a self-assessment tool developed by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation to help health organizations assess their capacity to use research. The tool, titled "Is research working for you? A self-assessment tool and discussion guide for health services management and policy organizations," was tested through 32 focus groups involving organizations from four sectors: federal government, long-term care, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations. The study aimed to determine whether the tool demonstrated response variability, how well it differentiated between higher-end and lower-end research users, and its potential usability. The tool was designed to assess an organization's ability to acquire, assess, adapt, and apply research evidence. Participants completed the tool individually and then reached a group consensus on the items. The results showed that the tool had good usability and strong response variability, with higher-end research users scoring significantly higher than lower-end users on most items. The group discussion based on the tool was found to be more useful than the actual scores, suggesting that the tool can serve as a catalyst for important discussions about research use at the organizational level. The study also identified challenges in research use, including time constraints, lack of skills, and organizational barriers. While the tool was effective in long-term care, non-governmental, and community-based organizations, it was less useful in the government sector, suggesting the need for further tailoring. The findings highlight the importance of organizational culture, leadership, and resources in facilitating research use. The tool is recommended as a starting point for organizations seeking to improve their capacity to use research findings for decision-making. The study underscores the need for ongoing discussions and support to promote evidence-informed decision-making in health systems.