Efficacy of a knowledge translation approach in changing allied health professional knowledge of evidence-based assessment and interventions for children with cerebral palsy: the first 12 months

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 37-37
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Professional Knowledge ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Allied Health Professional

scholarly journals Building research capacity in musculoskeletal health: qualitative evaluation of a graduate Nurse and Allied Health Professional internship programme

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Wright ◽  
Mary Fry ◽  
Jo Adams ◽  
Catherine Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Allied Health Professional

Abstract Background: Evidence based practice enhances service planning and delivery, clinical decision making and patient care. However, health professionals often lack the time and opportunity to access or generate evidence. Research capacity building is thus an important mechanism for improving health service delivery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Nurse and Allied Health Professional musculoskeletal research internship programme and explores the experiences of interns and their mentors. Methods: Sixteen new graduates completed the internship programme (September 2015 – August 2018). Twelve interns and thirteen mentors participated in the evaluation. The evaluation used qualitative asynchronous email-based interviews to explore the experiences of interns and mentors. Interpretive phenomenological analysis of coded transcripts identified principal themes. Results: Early research outputs from the interns include three peer reviewed publications and 21 conference abstract presentations. Two interns were in full time research at the time of interview or had a research component in their clinical role. Nine interns in clinical posts disclosed plans to return to research in the near future. Seven themes were identified: the impact on interns’ careers (e.g. changing perceptions of research); personal impact (e.g. confidence); impact on clinical practice (e.g. supporting evidence based practice); drivers for applying (e.g. assisting career choices); intervention design (e.g. appropriate timing and duration); mentorship and networking (e.g. general support and advice on career pathways); challenges (e.g. continuing with research when in full time clinical practice). Conclusion: The internship programme is an effective model in building research capacity in MSK research for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, influencing careers, building confidence and improving clinical practice. The internship programme has the potential to be replicable to other clinical contexts nationally and internationally.

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.

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