Increased use of knowledge translation strategies is associated with greater research impact on public health policy and practice: an analysis of trials of nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, tobacco, alcohol and substance use interventions

Wolfenden, Luke; Mooney, Kaitlin; Gonzalez, Sharleen; Hall, Alix; Hodder, Rebecca K; Nathan, Nicole; Yoong, Serene; Ditton, Elizabeth; Sutherland, Rachel; Lecathelinais, Christophe; McCrabb, Sam

doi:10.1186/s12961-022-00817-2

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“…There is an extensive variety of available dissemination channels and mediums, and many of the studies included in this scoping review utilised multiple channels. Not surprisingly, methods targeted at fellow researchers such as peer reviewed articles and conferences were one of the most common cited channels, as well as training/workshops/presentations, which is consistent with other studies that have explored dissemination strategies utilised by researchers [ 84 ]. The decision of which channel/s to use is informed by a number of factors including cost, familiarity, access, experience, as well as other components of dissemination such as the target audience and the source [ 85 ].…”

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Dissemination of public health research to prevent non-communicable diseases: a scoping review

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Background Dissemination is a critical element of the knowledge translation pathway, and a necessary step to ensure research evidence is adopted and implemented by key end users in order to improve health outcomes. However, evidence-based guidance to inform dissemination activities in research is limited. This scoping review aimed to identify and describe the scientific literature examining strategies to disseminate public health evidence related to the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Methods Medline, PsycInfo and EBSCO Search Ultimate were searched in May 2021 for studies published between January 2000 and the search date that reported on the dissemination of evidence to end users of public health evidence, within the context of the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Studies were synthesised according to the four components of Brownson and colleagues’ Model for Dissemination of Research (source, message, channel and audience), as well as by study design. Results Of the 107 included studies, only 14% (n = 15) directly tested dissemination strategies using experimental designs. The remainder primarily reported on dissemination preferences of different populations, or outcomes such as awareness, knowledge and intentions to adopt following evidence dissemination. Evidence related to diet, physical activity and/or obesity prevention was the most disseminated topic. Researchers were the source of disseminated evidence in over half the studies, and study findings/knowledge summaries were more frequently disseminated as the message compared to guidelines or an evidence-based program/intervention. A broad range of dissemination channels were utilised, although peer-reviewed publications/conferences and presentations/workshops predominated. Practitioners were the most commonly reported target audience. Conclusions There is a significant gap in the peer reviewed literature, with few experimental studies published that analyse and evaluate the effect of different sources, messages and target audiences on the determinants of uptake of public health evidence for prevention. Such studies are important as they can help inform and improve the effectiveness of current and future dissemination practices in public health contexts.

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“…The authors found that researchers reported more passive than active dissemination of their research, with this particularly evident among basic science researchers. Similar ndings have emerged in other surveys of researchers working in health-related elds, with more reporting using mostly passive diffusion strategies, including academic journals (88-99%) and academic conferences (90-93%) than active tailored approaches, such as plain language summaries (33-64%) and face-to-face meetings (48-68%) (13)(14)(15)(16). A 2012 survey study (17) found that only one-third of US-based health researchers involved endusers in their research.…”

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Researchers’ views on and practices of knowledge translation: an international survey of transfusion medicine researchers

Thijsen,

Masser,

Davison

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Background: Health research is often driven by the desire to improve the care and health of the community; however, the translation of research evidence into policy and practice is not guaranteed. Knowledge translation (KT) activities, such as dissemination and end-user engagement by researchers, are important to achieving this goal. This study examined researchers’ views on and practices of KT in the field of transfusion medicine. Methods: An anonymous, cross-sectional survey was distributed to transfusion medicine researchers in May 2022 by emailing corresponding authors of papers in four major blood journals, emailing grant recipients, posting on social media, and through international blood operator networks. Comparative analyses were conducted for career stage, work setting, research type, and KT training. Results: The final sample included 117 researchers from 33 countries. Most participants reported that research translation was important (86%) and felt it was their responsibility (69%). Fewer than half felt they had the skills to translate their research (45%) or knew which strategies to employ (45%). When examining how research findings are shared, most reported using diffusion activities (86%), including publishing in peer-reviewed journals (74%), or presenting at academic conferences (72%). Fewer used dissemination methods (60%), such as developing educational materials (29%) or writing plain language summaries (30%). Greater use of tailored dissemination strategies was seen among researchers with KT training, while traditional diffusion strategies were used more by those working in an academic setting. Most participants had engaged end-users in their research (72%), primarily to consult on a research component (47%) or to involve them in the research process (45%). End-user engagement was greater among researchers with established careers, working in both an academic and applied setting, and with KT training. Conclusions: While participating researchers acknowledged the importance of KT, they typically focused on traditional diffusion strategies. This is despite well-established knowledge of the limited impact of these strategies in achieving KT. Those with KT training were more likely to use tailored dissemination strategies and engage end-users in their research. This demonstrates the value of sharing knowledge from the KT field with health researchers to facilitate KT.

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“…systemach składających się z wielu elementów, między którymi zachodzą różne interakcje [34,35]. Należy podkreślić, że rozpowszechnienie wyników interwencji zdrowia publicznego, nawet gdy pokazują zaledwie względne korzyści (a także ich brak) jest istotnym wkładem do rozwoju wiedzy i podejmowania bardziej rygorystycznych metod badawczych [36].…”

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There’s nothing better (yet?) for improving evidence-based practice than knowledge translation

Cianciara

Andrzej

Pruszyński

2022

J Educ Health Sport

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WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control entered into force 55 years after the first publication on relationship between smoking and lung cancer. The need to increase use of evidence into practice is widely emphasized. Purpose. Presentation of the knowledge translation process and discussion of the basis on which this concept was created. The state of knowledge. The concept of knowledge translation was created at the beginning of the 21st century in response to problems related to the production and dissemination of scientific evidence, including the so-called the know-do gap. These problems constitute a significant barrier to adherence to the principles of evidence-based medicine and practice. The translation of knowledge is seen as an operationalization of the above principles and a shortening of the path from evidence to effect. There are many approaches to knowledge translation, and there are problems and limitations in evaluating this process. This can cause confusion amongst stakeholders in the health system. Conclusions. Knowledge translation is a developmental and increasingly popular concept. There is no (yet?) better tool to improve evidence-based practice, both in medicine and public health than knowledge translation. The issue of knowledge translation should be disseminated in literature, tested in research, raised in discourse and implemented in health professionals education in Poland.

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Increased use of knowledge translation strategies is associated with greater research impact on public health policy and practice: an analysis of trials of nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, tobacco, alcohol and substance use interventions

Cited by 19 publications

References 53 publications

Dissemination of public health research to prevent non-communicable diseases: a scoping review

Dissemination of public health research to prevent non-communicable diseases: a scoping review

Researchers’ views on and practices of knowledge translation: an international survey of transfusion medicine researchers

There’s nothing better (yet?) for improving evidence-based practice than knowledge translation

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