Occupational Therapy Publications
A Framework of Operating Models for Interdisciplinary Research Programs in Clinical Service Organizations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2008
Journal
Evaluation and Program Planning
Volume
31
Issue
2
First Page
160
Last Page
173
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2008.01.003
Abstract
A framework of operating models for interdisciplinary research programs in clinical service organizations is presented, consisting of a “clinician–researcher” skill development model, a program evaluation model, a researcher-led knowledge generation model, and a knowledge conduit model. Together, these models comprise a tailored, collaborative approach to enhancing research-informed practice in community-based clinical service organizations. The models place different degrees of emphasis on the development of research-related skills in practitioners, the generation of knowledge tailored to clinical practice, and knowledge sharing. The nature, philosophical basis, roles of research staff members, outputs and impacts, and strengths and limitations of each model are described, in the context of a long-standing, interdisciplinary research program in a children's rehabilitation service organization. The use of the model framework as a tool for the design of interdisciplinary, community-based research programs is discussed.
