Knowledge translation for realist reviews: a participatory approach for a review on scaling up complex interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge syntheses that use a realist methodology are gaining popularity. Yet, there are few reports in the literature that describe how results are summarised, shared and used. This paper aims to inform knowledge translation (KT) for realist reviews by describing the process of developing a KT strategy for a review on pathways for scaling up complex public health interventions.

Methods

The participatory approach used for the realist review was also used to develop the KT strategy. The approach included three main steps, namely (1) an international meeting focused on interpreting preliminary findings from the realist review and seeking input on KT activities; (2) a targeted literature review on KT for realist reviews; and (3) consultations with primary knowledge

SUBMITTER: Boyko JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6198505 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature