Content and analysis of a knowledge translation activity for an elder abuse detection tool: a descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge translation (KT) is challenging to carry out and assess. The content of a program developed to foster KT activities pertaining to the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI)©, a tool to help identify elder abuse, is described, along with reporting and analysis of some of its outcomes.

Methods

Enquiries about the use of the EASI were encouraged through completion of a structured questionnaire available on an EASI website. These were submitted by email and guided individualized responses. Descriptive data collated anonymously from the questionnaires described in aggregate corresponders' occupations, countries of work, information needs about the tool, and intent of use. The processes that generated this data were evaluated as to whether they conformed to establ

SUBMITTER: Yaffe MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8349046 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature