Supporting Knowledge Translation Through Evaluation: Evaluator as Knowledge Broker

Abstract

Th e evaluation literature has focused on the evaluation of knowledge translation activities, but to date there is little, if any, record of attempts to use evaluation in support of knowledge translation. Th is study sought to answer the question: How can an evaluation be designed to facilitate knowledge translation? A single prospective case study design was employed. An evaluation of a memory clinic within a primary care setting in Ontario, Canada, served as the case. Th ree data sources were used: an evaluation log, interviews, and weekly e-newsletters. Th ree broad themes emerged around the importance of context, eff orts supporting knowledge translation, and the building of KT capacity. Résumé : La littérature sur l' évaluation a porté largement sur l' évaluation des activités de transfert des connaissances, mais à ce jour il y a peu ou pas d' études publiées sur les tentatives d'utilisation de l' évaluation à l' appui du transfert des connaissances.Cette étude visait à répondre à la question : Comment une évaluation peut-elle soit conçue afi n de faciliter le transfert des connaissances? Un dessin unique d' étude de cas prospective a été employé. L' évaluation d'un clinique de la mémoire dans un contexte de soins primaires en Ontario, Canada, a servi de cas. Trois sources de données ont été utilisées : un journal d' évaluation, des entrevues, et des bulletins électroniques hebdomadaires. Trois grands thèmes sont ressortis : l'importance du contexte, les

Knowledge Translation to Enhance Evaluation Use: A Case Example

“…The bulletins, therefore, are also a "knowledge brokering" activity. They provide an opportunity for synthesizing knowledge for use in practice (Donnelly et al, 2014).…”

“…This article seeks to answer the question, How can information about monitoring, evaluation, and lessons learned be available when critical programming decisions need to be made or when tools for advocacy are required? Donnelly, Letts, Klinger, and Shulha (2014) found that although the field of evaluation has been focused on use of evaluation, there is minimal literature on how evaluation can support knowledge translation and how knowledge translation can support evaluation use. This article addresses this gap by sharing a case example of how The Fred Hollows Foundation's Indigenous Australia Program used knowledge-translation theory to enhance the uptake of monitoring, evaluation, and learning information.…”

Usos e influências de uma avaliação: translação de conhecimento?

“…A utilização do termo na área da saúde surgiu timidamente em meados da década de 1970 e começou a ser amplamente usado a partir da década de 1990 (DAVISON, 2009;DONNELLY, 2014 Davison (2009) identificou, dentre diversas definições sobre translação do conhecimento, três que julga mais importantes: (1) a troca, síntese e aplicação ética por meio de um sistema complexo de interação entre pesquisadores e usuários; (2) a troca, síntese e comunicação efetiva dos achados relevantes e confiáveis; e (3) a revisão, estudo, identificação e aplicação prática da pesquisa de qualidade pelos stakeholders.…”

“…Além disso, transforma a avaliação em um mecanismo para traduzir o conhecimento em prática (DONNELY ET AL., 2014). Donnelly et al (2014) realizaram uma avaliação de abordagem participativa numa clínica de atenção primária em Ontário, Canadá, com o objetivo de verificar de que modo a translação do conhecimento foi estimulada e qual foi o papel do avaliador nesse processo. Para os autores, é importante tanto a participação dos stakeholders como do avaliador, ou seja, dos atores intermediá-rios.…”

The role of a remote knowledge broker from an academic setting using an adaptive approach to implement evidence-based practice in primary care settings: A case study of integrating mood management interventions for treatment seeking tobacco users.

“…These reports are useful in providing a framework for the daily practice of a KB in public health and primary care settings, including a description of the specific tasks performed within different clinical contexts. KB roles that were common across several reports (8,13,15,17,19,21,(24)(25)(26) included engagement with stakeholders through site visits and in-person communication. Although literature suggests that KT strategies involving face-to-face communication with end-users may be more successful for relationship building and promoting HCP practice change (8,17), this approach can be costly and resource intensive (18), and thus not feasible.…”