Category: Implementation science
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Knowledge To Action Model
The evidence to practice gap is the gap between research evidence being produced to being used in practice. Research has shown that this time gap can be more than 17 years!1, 2 This often means that patients are not receiving care in line with the best available scientific evidence. Using knowledge translation methods can significantly…
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FindTMF
Theories, models and frameworks (TMF) are key to any implementation/knowledge translation project or initiative. This tool is designed to identify appropriate TMF and is intended for use by individuals who are involved in supporting implementation practice activities. Currently, the tool includes models and frameworks; a further iteration of the tool will incorporate theories.
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Ready, Set, Change!
This is a decision support tool to help implementers select the most applicable readiness for change assessment measure.
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Select Tool
The Select Tool supports implementers to operationalize the COM-B and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to select corresponding, theoretically-linked strategies. The tool can be used to move from identifying barriers and facilitators to implementation to selecting the corresponding implementation strategies that can be tailored and operationalized based on user needs. L’outil « Select Tool » aide…
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Assessing a specialized geriatric care outreach initiative
Summary Many older adults in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are in unaffordable living situations and/or are experiencing multimorbidity. This, coupled with a lack of supportive housing options, leaves this population at high risk of homelessness and inappropriate placement in shelters. The purpose of this study is to evaluate an outreach initiative that provides specialized…
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Knowledge translation workbook
Summary The KT Program designed a practical workbook to support implementers to do practical knowledge translation. Our workbook was designed using key theories, models and frameworks including the knowledge-to-action model. Implementers are prompted to complete fillable worksheets to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based strategies. Building upon over a decade of capacity building at the KTP,…