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A Review on Community-Based Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) Initiatives for Promoting Well-Being in Older
M Anum Syed1, Aynsley Moorhouse1, Lynn McDonald1
1a Institute for Life Course and Aging, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , University of Toronto, Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work
|July 6, 2017
Summary
Knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) processes are vital for evidence-informed senior care, but their application in community settings is not well understood. This review found few community-based initiatives effectively using KTE, highlighting a need for more research and policy development.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Effective knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) is crucial for evidence-informed community-based care for seniors.
- Current understanding of KTE processes within the gerontology sector, particularly in community-based settings, remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review evaluating the current state of KTE in the community-based sector for seniors.
- To identify existing KTE practices, interventions, and research uptake related to community-based senior care.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was performed.
- Twelve articles meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed, covering diverse topics such as caregiving, elder abuse, falls prevention, home rehabilitation, hospice, and dementia care.
Main Results:
- The reviewed studies primarily focused on evaluating KTE practices (n=8), developing KTE interventions (n=3), or exploring research uptake (n=1).
- A broad range of topics relevant to senior care were addressed within the included literature.
Conclusions:
- Community-based initiatives for seniors that effectively integrate KTE processes are currently scarce.
- Further advancements in research, practice, and policy are necessary to enhance KTE in community-based senior care.
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