scholarly journals Development of the Translating Allied Health Knowledge (TAHK) Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 412-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Hitch ◽  
Genevieve Pepin ◽  
Kate Lhuede ◽  
Sue Rowan ◽  
Susan Giles
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Collaborative Process ◽  
Academic Knowledge ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Clinician Support

Background: While evidence-based practice is a familiar concept to allied health clinicians, knowledge translation (KT) is less well known and understood. The need for a framework that enables allied health clinicians to access and engage with KT was identified. The aim of this paper is to describe the development of the Translating Allied Health Knowledge (TAHK) Framework. Methods: An iterative and collaborative process involving clinician and academic knowledge partners was utilised to develop the TAHK Framework. Multiple methods were utilised during this process, including a systematic literature review, steering committee consultation, mixed methods survey, benchmarking and measurement property analysis. Results: The TAHK Framework has now been finalised, and is described in detail. The framework is structured around four domains – Doing Knowledge Translation, Social Capital for Knowledge Translation, Sustaining Knowledge Translation and Inclusive Knowledge Translation – under which 14 factors known to influence allied health KT are classified. The formulation of the framework to date has laid a rigorous foundation for further developments, including clinician support and outcome measurement. Conclusion: The method of development adopted for the TAHK Framework has ensured it is both evidence and practice based, and further amendments and modifications are anticipated as new knowledge becomes available. The Framework will enable allied health clinicians to build on their existing capacities for KT, and approach this complex process in a rigorous and systematic manner. The TAHK Framework offers a unique focus on how knowledge is translated by allied health clinicians in multidisciplinary settings.

scholarly journals Organizational Knowledge Translation Strategies for Allied Health Professionals in Traumatology Settings: A Realist Review Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Latulippe ◽  
Annie Leblanc ◽  
Marie-Pierre Gagnon ◽  
Katia Boivin ◽  
Pascale Lavoie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Organizational Capacity ◽  
Realist Review ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based Practices

Abstract Background: Knowledge translation (KT) is an important means of improving health service quality. Most research on the effectiveness of KT strategies has focused on individual strategies, i.e., those targeting directly the modification of allied health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, for example. In general, these strategies are moderately effective in changing practices (maximum 10% change). Effecting change in organizational contexts (e.g., change readiness, general and specific organizational capacity, organizational routines) is part of a promising new avenue to service quality improvement through the implementation of evidence-based practices.Methods: A realist review will be conducted to explore the various organizational KT strategy action mechanisms (how, why, for whom, to what extent and under what circumstances) with a view to facilitating the choice of effective strategies for sustainable implementation of evidence-based practice for allied health professionals in traumatology settings. The review will begin by presenting initial theories developed by the research team, followed by the search for evidence, the selection of literature on context-mechanism-outcome configurations related to organizational KT strategies, and end with a refinement of initial theories and a synthesis.Discussion: Using a systematic and rigorous method, this review will help guide decision makers and researchers in choosing the best organizational strategies to optimize the implementation of evidence-based practices.Registration: This protocol has been submitted for registration on the PROSPERO database on October 30, 2020 (ID: 216105).

scholarly journals Organizational knowledge translation strategies for allied health professionals in traumatology settings: realist review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Latulippe ◽  
Annie LeBlanc ◽  
Marie-Pierre Gagnon ◽  
Katia Boivin ◽  
Pascale Lavoie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Realist Review ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Background Knowledge translation (KT) is an important means of improving the health service quality. Most research on the effectiveness of KT strategies has focused on individual strategies, i.e., those directly targeting the modification of allied health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, for example. In general, these strategies are moderately effective in changing practices (maximum 10% change). Effecting change in organizational contexts (e.g., change readiness, general and specific organizational capacity, organizational routines) is part of a promising new avenue to service quality improvement through the implementation of evidence-based practices. The objective of this study will be to identify why, how, and under what conditions organizational KT strategies have been shown to be effective or ineffective in changing the (a) knowledge, (b) attitudes, and (c) clinical behaviors of allied health professionals in traumatology settings. Methods This is a realist review protocol involving four iterative steps: (1) Initial theory formulation, (2) search for Evidence search, (3) knowledge extraction and synthesis, and (4) recommendations. We will search electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, CINHAL, Cochrane Library, and Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science. The studies included will be those relating to the use of organizational KT strategies in trauma settings, regardless of study designs, published between January 1990 and October 2020, and presenting objective measures that demonstrate change in allied health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and clinical behaviors. Two independent reviewers will select, screen, and extract the data related to all relevant sources in order to refine or refute the context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) configurations developed in the initial theory and identify new CMO configurations. Discussion Using a systematic and rigorous method, this review will help guide decision-makers and researchers in choosing the best organizational strategies to optimize the implementation of evidence-based practices. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020216105

E-health and the Universitas 21 organization: 1. Global e-health through synergy

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 218-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kendall Ho ◽  
Zena Sharman
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Dissemination Strategy ◽  
Special Expertise ◽  
One Year

The Universitas 21 (U21) organization funded a one-year project to examine global e-health. An e-health steering committee surveyed the opinions of e-health researchers at U21 member schools and conducted a literature review. Information about key themes was analysed and the findings were summarized. The steering committee recommended an eight-step strategy to establish a sustainable endeavour in global e-health. This included implementing a dissemination strategy within the U21 organization to engage a progressively larger community of faculty members and others, and translating e-health knowledge into global practice in those areas in which the U21 has special expertise. While the recommendations in the discussion paper are specific to the U21 organization, the e-health steering committee believes they can be generalized and applied to any globally minded educational or research institutions seeking to contribute to e-health.

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