Accelerating Client-driven Care: Pilot Study for a Social Interaction Approach to Knowledge Translation

Authors

Carol L. McWilliam, University of Western OntarioFollow
Anita Kothari, University of Western OntarioFollow
Beverly Leipert, University of Western OntarioFollow
Catherine Ward-Griffin, University of Western OntarioFollow
Dorothy Forbes, University of Western OntarioFollow
Mary Lou King, University of Western Ontario
Marita Kloseck, University of Western OntarioFollow
Karen Ferguson, University of Western OntarioFollow
Abram Oudshoorn, University of Western OntarioFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2008

Journal

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research

Volume

40

Issue

2

First Page

58

Last Page

74

Abstract

This study piloted a knowledge translation (KT) intervention promoting evidence-based home care through social interaction. A total of 33 providers organized into 5 heterogeneous, geographically defined action groups participated in 5 researcher-facilitated meetings based on the participatory action model. The KT evidence reflects an empowering partnership approach to service delivery. Exploratory investigation included quantitative pre-post measurement of outcomes and qualitative description of data, presented herein. The critical reflections of the groups reveal macro-, meso-, and micro-level barriers to and facilitators of KT as well as recommendations for achieving KT. Insights gleaned from the findings have informed the evolution of the KT intervention to engage all 3 levels in addressing barriers and facilitators, with a conscious effort to transcend "push" and "pull" tendencies and enact transformative leadership. The findings suggest the merit of a more prolonged longitudinal investigation with expanded participation.