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Published on: February 19, 2021
How do we change practice when we have the evidence?
Janice Posatery Burke1, Laura N Gitlin
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University, 901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Janice.burke@jefferson.edu
Summary
Implementing research findings into practice requires understanding patient suitability, guideline development, and adoption strategies. This involves addressing barriers and supports within specific healthcare settings for effective evidence-based practice change.
Area of Science:
- Implementation Science
- Translational Research
- Healthcare Practice Change
Background:
- Translating research into practice involves practical challenges beyond information dissemination.
- Immediate changes in patient treatment are not guaranteed upon sharing new findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted realities of translating research findings into occupational therapy practice.
- To highlight the importance of implementation science in understanding practice change.
Main Methods:
- The study emphasizes a focused understanding of the specific setting where change is needed.
- It involves identifying health system levels, participant values and beliefs, and communication channels.
Main Results:
- Effective translation requires addressing pragmatic realities like data suitability and guideline adoption.
- Implementation science identifies numerous barriers and supports influencing practice change.
Conclusions:
- Adopting evidence-based findings necessitates a deep understanding of the target setting and its systemic levels.
- Addressing professional, administrative, and patient-level factors is crucial for successful practice integration.
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