Using Concept Maps to compare obesity knowledge between policy makers and primary care researchers in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Knowledge transfer is the process of information sharing between researchers, knowledge users and policy makers. Globally, public policies about obesity do not reflect the complexity of what is known about the cause and effects of obesity. We used Concept Maps, a qualitative method that represents mental models, to compare the understanding of obesity between policy makers in a Canadian province and local primary care researchers. Eight participants were interviewed during which a Concept Map was developed using "C-map Tools" software. Maps were then colour-coded to identify themes and concepts in the maps. Finally, the team synthesised the findings from each of the maps and presented them back to each of the participants.

Results

All participants had mental models

SUBMITTER: Sturgiss E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6332696 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature