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A knowledge transfer strategy for public health decision makers
M Dobbins1, K DeCorby, T Twiddy
1McMaster University, School of Nursing, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. dobbinsm@mcmaster.ca
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|November 30, 2006
Summary
Public health decision-makers prefer personalized research updates and a registry of intervention reviews. This informs a national knowledge transfer strategy, improving evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Developing effective knowledge transfer strategies is crucial for evidence-based public health.
- Consulting end-users ensures research relevance and timely dissemination.
- A preliminary strategy informed by prior user views provided a foundation for this study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify public health decision-makers' preferences for research knowledge content, format, and delivery channels.
- To inform the development of a comprehensive national public health knowledge transfer strategy.
Main Methods:
- Nine focus groups were conducted in seven Canadian cities with diverse public health professionals.
- Participants included medical officers of health, managers, directors, and policymakers.
- A semi-structured interview guide was used, with discussions audiotaped and analyzed for key themes.
Main Results:
- Participants responded positively to the proposed knowledge transfer strategy.
- There was strong support for a registry of intervention effectiveness reviews, including methodological quality ratings and practice implications.
- Decision-makers desired personalized updates on new reviews relevant to their specific interests.
- Knowledge management challenges highlighted needs for professional development and training.
Conclusions:
- Study findings guided the creation of an online registry for public health intervention reviews.
- This registry is a key component of a national public health knowledge transfer strategy.
- The strategy aims to enhance the use of research evidence in public health practice.
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