Knowledge Translation Flashcards
What is KT about?
Making users aware of knowledge and facilitating their use of it to
improve health and health care systems
Closing the gap between what we know and what we do
(reducing the know-do gap)
Moving knowledge into action
Why is KT important?
Clinical research is consistently producing new findings that may
contribute to effective and efficient patient care
The findings of such research will not change population outcomes
unless health services and health care professionals adopt them in
practice
what is the definition of KT?
A dynamic and iterative process that includes the synthesis,
dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of
knowledge to improve health, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the healthcare system
what is dissemination?
the spreading of knowledge or research, such as is done in scientific
journals and at scientific conferences
what is knowledge exchange?
The interaction between the knowledge user and the researcher,
resulting in mutual learning
who is a knowledge user?
Defined as an individual who is likely to use knowledge generated
through research to make informed decisions about health policies,
programs and/or practices
what is end of grant KT?
Development and implementation of a plan for making knowledge users
aware of the results of a research project
what is integrated KT research?
An approach to conducting research that applies the principles of KT to the entire research process
Collaborative or participatory approach that engages knowledge users in the research
what is knowledge to action?
Common KT model, often cited in Canada
what is an evidence to practice gap
describe the discrepancy between what research evidence suggests is effective and what actually happens in practice
what is a barrier?
any reason that obstructs or prevents a health practitioner
from using current research to support or enhance clinical practice
what is a Facilitator/enabler?
any reason that facilitates the use and inclusion of research and clinical practice guidelines to support or enhance a health practitioner’s clinical practice
what is a seeker practice style trait?
change practice readily based on scientific evidence
what is a receptive practice style trait?
evidence-oriented, willing to change but usually relies on the judgment of authorities
what is a traditionalist practice style trait?
relies on clinical experience and respected authorities
what is a pragmatic practice style trait?
focuses on workload demands, patient flow and
satisfaction
what is the most prevalent practice style trait?
pragmatists
what are therapists/students #1 reason for choosing assessments or treatments?
Learned it during my professional
training
Used at my clinical placement or by
my supervisor (for students)
Has known reliability and validity
what are other therapist barriers to KT?
Lack of formal education in EBP and critical appraisal skills
Low self-efficacy
Belief that searching and critically appraising evidence is not their
responsibility, more interested in determining its relevance to clinical
practice
what are organizational barriers to KT?
Lack of protected work time for continuing education (#1 barrier)
Lack of educational and human resources
Lack of peer support
Lack of support/funds for practice change
what should KT interventions be developed in response to?
identified
barriers and facilitators
what 3 elements should be considered when designing an intervention?
What component of the intervention is meant to address the identified barriers and/or facilitators
Why was the intervention component selected?
How is the intervention component expected to create change?
are multi-component or single component KT strategies better?
multi component
passive dissemination is effective or ineffective?
ineffective
what is an example of a KT project?
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