Optimizing a knowledge translation intervention: a qualitative formative study to capture knowledge translation needs in nursing homes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge translation (KT) has emerged as an important consideration to reduce knowledge-to-practice gaps in healthcare settings. Research on KT approaches in nursing homes (NHs) is lacking. There is a need to understand the challenges faced in NHs and how these can be managed. This study is part of the larger IMPAKT (IMPlementation and Action for Knowledge Translation) study which addresses KT in NHs. The aim of the study presented here was to identify crucial staff and organizational needs in order to inform the development of a KT intervention in NHs.

Methods

A multimethod qualitative approach was applied. We invited practice development nurses (PDNs) to describe current practice, and to identify problems and needs concerning KT in NHs. We followed the recommen

SUBMITTER: Steinskog TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8218383 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature