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[How to change physicians' practice--health services research with the knowledge-performance gap on focus]
Nik Koneczny1, Martin Butzlaff
1Medizinische Fakultät der Universät Witten/Herdecke. Koneczny@evidence.de
Zeitschrift Fur Arztliche Fortbildung Und Qualitatssicherung
|December 21, 2006
Summary
Bridging the knowledge-performance gap in healthcare is crucial. This research reviews findings from health services and educational research to guide the application of scientific knowledge in practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Educational Research
- Implementation Science
Context:
- A significant gap exists between scientific knowledge and its application in healthcare practice.
- This discrepancy poses a major challenge for effective implementation research.
- Decades of research have yielded insights into influencing healthcare professional behavior.
Purpose:
- To explore strategies for bridging the knowledge-performance gap in healthcare.
- To review existing research findings and tools relevant to improving practice.
- To advocate for the testing and evaluation of interventions.
Summary:
- This work synthesizes findings from ten years of Health Services Research and educational research.
- It identifies various research-based tools and strategies for influencing healthcare professionals' behavior and performance.
- The paper emphasizes the need to move towards practical application and evaluation.
Impact:
- Facilitates the translation of scientific knowledge into improved everyday medical care.
- Provides a foundation for evidence-based interventions in healthcare settings.
- Encourages the systematic evaluation of implementation strategies to enhance practice.
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