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Minnogue V, Morrissey M, Matvienko-Sikar K, Gorman G, Terres A, Hayes CB. Usability and applicability of research knowledge translation models in a national health service. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The Health Service Executive in Ireland aims to facilitate the translation of research and innovation into policy and practice and increase dissemination of research. Previous HSE surveys showed that a high volume of research was undertaken but the impact on practice and policy was unclear. Researchers reported sharing their research in publications, conferences, and through education and training but identified problems in engaging with practice and policy stakeholders. Survey respondents requested help with dissemination and getting research into practice. An organisation-wide project to identify frameworks to support knowledge translation (KT), dissemination, and impact identified a recommended methodology, created guidance, and training for knowledge creators and users.
Objectives
Provide a series of six guides, tools and templates, to support knowledge creators and users across the organisation Provide online training to support translation and dissemination of research knowledge Underline the importance of planning KT and impact at research commencement and identify the planned outcomes Develop user-friendly training to explain the elements of KT and dissemination.
Results
Two pilot studies were undertaken to test the guidance which, although positively received, resulted in changes to the format, design, and language to increase useability. An explainer video and six online training modules were developed, based on the guidance and pilot feedback to be rolled out from July 2021. Learning was enhanced through transfer of complex information and models into short training modules to be accessed by researchers with a range of experience and understanding.
Conclusions
KT is a complex area and developing education and training for it requires understanding the different learning needs of knowledge creators and users. Education and training should focus on the need for KT and impact from the start of a project.
Key messages
Practical guidance to assist researchers in translation of their research findings into practice and improving dissemination enhances service user impact. Education and training should focus on the need to plan for KT from the start of a project.
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Affiliation(s)
- V Minnogue
- Research and Evidence, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
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- Research and Evidence, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Research and Evidence, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Research and Evidence, Health Service Executive, Dublin, Ireland
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