The contribution of conceptual frameworks to knowledge translation interventions in physical therapy

Abstract

-J. et Hunt, M. (2015). The contribution of conceptual frameworks to knowledge translation interventions in physical therapy. Physical therapy, 95(4), 630-639.

Building a Conceptual Framework to Study the Effect of HIV Stigma-Reduction Intervention Strategies on HIV Test Uptake: A Scoping Review

“…It may also help to map existing literature and other researchers' points of view and observations on HIV stigma reduction that would help situate new studies in terms of previous works (Armstrong, Hall, Doyle, & Waters, 2011). Moreover, our conceptual framework can be used to (a) identify and assess how particular variables connect with each other to form a mechanism, (b) examine the relative strength of the potential mechanisms, and, (c) most importantly, serve as a reference point to interpret findings (Hudon et al, 2015;Triana, 2008).…”

“…A conceptual framework not only increases understanding of contextual factors that may mediate or moderate intervention outcomes, it also guides future research projects and facilitates the development and implementation of robust interventions (Hudon, Gervais, & Hunt, 2015).…”

“…The knowledge needed to develop a conceptual framework includes multiple types of evidence, including grey literature and methodologically diverse quantitative and qualitative research (Hudon at al., 2015). A scoping review of the literature is generally preferred when a topic has not yet been extensively reviewed, needs to synthesize multiple M A N U S C R I P T…”

Advancing evidence-based practice in primary care physiotherapy : Guideline implementation, clinical practice, and patient preferences

“…It has been proposed that the different ways that theory is applied in implementation research can be organised in five categories: 1) as a general philosophical framework for the research; 2) as a guide to select educational strategies; 3) as a way of identifying variables for correlation or prediction; 4) as a way of identifying variables to measure implementation effectiveness; and 5) as a guide or framework to qualitative study design and/or analysis [68]. Also in rehabilitation, there is growing recognition of the importance of implementation activities to ensure that research findings are integrated into clinical practice, of implementation research to evaluate implementation efforts, and of the use of theory in implementation interventions [68,69]. The use of a conceptual framework to guide the design of implementation interventions has particularly been advocated.…”

A knowledge translation intervention to promote evidence-based practices in ankle sprain management among Canadian Armed Forces physiotherapists: Six-month results

“…In their systematic review of KT interventions used among rehabilitation professionals, Jones et al reported that active, multi-component KT interventions (i.e., educational meetings, summarized materials) were the most eff ective at improving physiotherapists' knowledge and practice. 5 Moreover, Hudon et al proposed the value of conceptual frameworks to guide the implementation of KT interventions, 6 and the knowledge-to-action framework addressed the most barriers to EBP implementation reported by physiotherapists. 7 CAF physiotherapists have reported some discrepancies from EBP in their management of LAS, including the frequent use of electrotherapy modalities, a limited prescription of balance and strengthening interventions, and limited use of balance and functional performance outcome measures.…”