Effective Dissemination of Findings from Research – a compilation of essays
The
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“…..The effective dissemination of findings from health-related research – implying consideration of these findings by clinicians, policy makers, and consumers in reaching decisions – poses many challenges. In health care, there has been increasing recognition of the need to facilitate the transfer of research evidence
into clinical practice and policy development. Considerable sums are spent on research, but concern continues that relevant findings are too often not
appreciated or taken up by those who might benefit.
Dissemination, also referred to in this publication as Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE), is a process that goes far beyond just distributing accounts and results of research. Distribution of findings is an important issue and vehicles for distribution (such as reports, journals, and the Internet) will need consideration as they vary in their coverage, timeliness, and cost. However, the essence of effective dissemination is that it is an interactive exchange between researchers and those they are intending to influence. In the field of health technology assessment (HTA), a study undertaken by EUR-ASSESS distinguished between diffusion
– a passive process by which information is spread; dissemination – an active process of spreading a message to defined target groups; and implementation
– a more active process which includes interventions to reduce or remove barriers to change, and activities to promote change (Granados et al., 1987).
A major intent of research dissemination is to provide and use information as input to decisions or policies that might require a change in behaviour or
attitude on behalf of the target audience. This indicates the need for active promotion of the desired message. Approaches taken will depend on the target
audience as well as the specifics of the research. One of the challenges may be matching the research findings to the wider perspectives or requirements
of the groups who are being addressed…”
“….The essays presented in this book have grown out of a workshop on effective dissemination of findings from research organized by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE), that was held two years ago at the
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter 1.
Chapter 2. Knowledge translation of research findings
Introduction
What should be transferred?
To whom should knowledge be transferred and with what effect?.
With what effect should knowledge be transferred?.
How should research knowledge be transferred?.
Effectiveness of professional behaviour change strategies
Effectiveness of knowledge translation strategies focusing on patients
Effectiveness of knowledge translation strategies focusing
on policy makers and senior health service managers
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE): a systematic review, key informant interviews and design of a KTE strategy
Introduction
Background.
Methods
Systematic review
Stakeholder interviews
Results
Discussion
Summary of findings
Developing a KTE strategy
A three phased KTE ‘intervention’.
Conclusion.
References
Appendix A: Steps in the systematic review.
Appendix B: Summary of KTE implementation studies identified in the literature.
Chapter 4. SBU’s Ambassador Program in
The Swedish Health Care System
The Swedish Council on Technology
Assessment in Health Care
The SBU Ambassador Program
The SBU North Ambassador Program
Has the Ambassador Program served its purpose?
References
Chapter 5. The Alberta HTA Chronic Pain Ambassador Program: an Alberta adaptation of the SBU clinical Ambassador Program
Lessons learned
Conclusions and implications
References
Chapter 6. CADTH’s Liaison Program
References
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