Developing a tool to monitor knowledge translation in the health system: results from an international Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is generally accepted that evidence-informed decision making contributes to better health system performance and health outcomes, yet we are lacking benchmarks to monitor the impact of national health information systems (HIS) in policy and practice. Hence in this study, we have aimed to identify criteria for monitoring Knowledge Translation (KT) capacity within countries.

Methods

We conducted a web-based Delphi with over 120 public health professionals from 45 countries to reach agreement on criteria to monitor KT at the level of national HIS. Public health professionals participated in three survey rounds, in which they ranked 85 preselected criteria and could suggest additional criteria.

Results

Experts working in national (public) health agencies and

SUBMITTER: Delnord M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8504997 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature