Design, delivery, and evaluation of a knowledge translation intervention for multi-stakeholders

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Medical Education
• Research Training

Background:

• Knowledge Translation (KT) is crucial for researchers to improve health outcomes.
• Developing KT competencies is essential for trainees (graduate students, post-doctoral fellows).
• There is limited research on designing, delivering, and evaluating KT training for trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design, deliver, and evaluate a multi-faceted KT training intervention for trainees.
• To assess the impact of the KT intervention on trainees' KT competencies.
• To identify facilitators and challenges for improving KT training.

Main Methods:

• A QUAN(qual) mixed methods approach with an embedded experimental design was used.
• A multi-faceted KT intervention was developed, including webinars and a forum.
• Data were collected via surveys and focus groups, with quantitative analysis in R Studio and qualitative analysis in NVivo.

Main Results:

• Trainee participants reported satisfaction and statistically significant increases in 10/13 KT competencies.
• Webinars, a 3MT Competition Heat, and a Patient & Public Forum engaged trainees, faculty, patients, and the public.
• Facilitators and challenges for the KT intervention were identified.

Conclusions:

• The multi-faceted KT intervention is a promising model for enhancing trainees' KT competencies.
• Trainees are receptive to KT training opportunities.
• Involving diverse stakeholders in KT training design and delivery is effective.