Evaluating the effectiveness of knowledge brokering in health research: a systematised review with some bibliometric information

Elueze, Isioma

doi:10.1111/hir.12097

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“…Various studies have found it to be an effective strategy for knowledge mobilisation, but few are explicit about what aspects of the role are most effective. 190 Key questions are what types of brokering outcomes can and should be measured (e.g. increased evidence use, relationships and interactions between researchers and users, linkages and network, increases in capacity to use evidence) and how they can be adequately captured (e.g.…”

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Getting the most out of knowledge and innovation transfer agents in health care: a qualitative study

Bullock

Barnes

Morris³

et al. 2016

Health Serv Deliv Res

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BackgroundKnowledge and innovation transfer (KIT) is recognised internationally as a complex, dynamic process that is difficult to embed in organisations. There is growing use of health service–academic–industry collaborations in the UK, with knowledge brokers linking producers with the users of knowledge and innovation.AimFocusing on KIT ‘agent’ roles within Academic Health Science Networks in England and Partnerships in Wales, we show how individual dispositions, processes and content contribute to desired outcomes.MethodsWe studied the KIT intentions of all Academic Health Science Networks in England, and the South East Wales Academic Health Science Partnership. Using a qualitative case study design, we studied the work of 13 KIT agents purposively sampled from five networks, by collecting data from observation of meetings, documentation, KIT agent audio-diaries, and semistructured interviews with KIT agents, their line managers and those they supported (‘Links’). We also used a consensus method in a meeting of experts (nominal group technique) to discuss the measurement of outcomes of KIT agent activity.FindingsThe case study KIT agents were predominantly from a clinical background with differing levels of experience and expertise, with the shared aim of improving services and patient care. Although outside of recognised career structures, the flexibility afforded to KIT agents to define their role was an enabler of success. Other helpful factors included (1) time and resources to devote to KIT activity; (2) line manager support and a team to assist in the work; and (3) access and the means to use data for improvement projects. The organisational and political context could be challenging. KIT agents not only tackled local barriers such as siloed working, but also navigated shifting regional and national policies. Board-level support for knowledge mobilisation together with a culture of reflection (listening to front-line staff), openness to challenges and receptivity to research all enabled KIT agents to achieve desired outcomes. Nominal group findings underscored the importance of relating measures to specific intended outcomes. However, the case studies highlighted that few measures were employed by KIT agents and their managers. Using social marketing theory helped to show linkages between processes, outcomes and impact, and drew attention to how KIT agents developed insight into their clients’ needs and tailored work accordingly.LimitationsLevel of KIT agent participation varied; line managers and Links were interviewed only once; and outcomes were self-reported.ConclusionsSocial marketing theory provided a framework for analysing KIT agent activity. The preparatory work KIT agents do in listening, understanding local context and building relationships enabled them to develop ‘insight’ and adapt their ‘offer’ to clients to achieve desired outcomes.Future workThe complexity of the role and the environment in which it is played out justifies more research on KIT agents. Suggestions include (1) longitudinal study of career pathways; (2) how roles are negotiated within teams and how competing priorities are managed; (3) how success is measured; (4) the place of improvement methodologies within KIT work; (5) the application of social marketing theory to comparative study of similar roles; and (6) patients as KIT agents.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.

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Getting the most out of knowledge and innovation transfer agents in health care: a qualitative study

Bullock

Barnes

Morris³

et al. 2016

Health Serv Deliv Res

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“…In Elueze's review, their aim was to identify the effectiveness of knowledge brokering through a systematised review of the literature. In the 24 articles meeting the review inclusion criteria, they found that knowledge brokering has been an effective strategy for knowledge translation.…”

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Knowledge for Healthcare: the future of health librarianship

Bryant¹,

Stewart²,

Goswami³

et al. 2015

Health Info Libraries J

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Many people are still not receiving the right care. It is imperative for health care librarians to come together around a common vision to achieve Knowledge for Healthcare so that the right knowledge and evidence is used at the right time in the right place. The authors describe five workstreams within a modernisation programme: Service Transformation, Workforce Planning and Development, Quality and Impact, Resource Discovery and Optimising Investment. Communications, engagement and partnership working are central to success. The development framework sets out principles on which to base decisions, and design criteria for transforming services.

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“…A review of studies evaluating knowledge transfer by Mitten et al [2] reports on the inadequate evidence base for evaluating knowledge transfer, its challenges and limitations, and calls for a rigorous evaluation of strategies. A recent review by Elueze [3] proposes the notion of intermediaries or bridges to support researchers in healthcare as ‘knowledge brokers’ to develop networks and relationships with, among and between producers and users of knowledge. By providing linkages, sources of knowledge, research evidence and marketing insights they can link researchers to users of research evidence enabling collaboration to identify issues, solve problems and promote evidence-informed decision-making in policy and practice.…”

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Transferring research from a university to the United Kingdom National Health Service: the implications for impact

Payne

2017

Health Res Policy Sys

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The aim of this article is to inform readers of the author’s reflections on the experience of transferring university-based research into the commercial sector, and of the processes and strategies employed when preparing for impact in so doing. Concepts for the transfer are illustrated by the author’s reflection on aspects that arose during the birthing and subsequent start-up of a university spin-off, Pathways2Wellbeing, a form of reflection-on-action. This is the vehicle for the adaption required to transfer research into the delivery of a specialised clinic in the United Kingdom National Health Service for people with medically unexplained, persistent, bodily symptoms such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic pain. It is hoped that the article will provide readers with an insight into how knowledge transfer can take place through engagement with stakeholders to create an exchange of knowledges to result in impact on health service policy for service users, despite the challenges, and the enablers that facilitated this process. The reflections on the process of knowledge transfer and the implications for impact are underpinned by relevant theory.

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Evaluating the effectiveness of knowledge brokering in health research: a systematised review with some bibliometric information

Cited by 38 publications

References 37 publications

Getting the most out of knowledge and innovation transfer agents in health care: a qualitative study

Getting the most out of knowledge and innovation transfer agents in health care: a qualitative study

Knowledge for Healthcare: the future of health librarianship

Transferring research from a university to the United Kingdom National Health Service: the implications for impact

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