Using integrated knowledge translation to address a rurally based time-critical knowledge gap during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multimethods study in Victoria, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the intention of health professionals to use evidence generated through an integrated knowledge translation (iKT) activity undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic to answer a time-critical research question about the delivery of community-based group programmes to rural clients via virtual technology, and describe the participating health professionals and researchers' perceptions of the iKT partnership.

Design

Multimethod study incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Setting

Two regional health services in Victoria (Australia).

Participants

26 allied health professionals (knowledge-partners) from eight disciplines across two regional health services and eight researchers from five Victorian univers

SUBMITTER: Bishop J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619013 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature