Evaluation of a health systems knowledge translation network for Africa (KTNET): a study protocol

Implementation Science

Suzanne N Kiwanuka¹  Michel Wensing²  Rornald M Kananura¹  Freddie Sengooba¹  Elizeus Rutebemberwa¹  Angela N Kisakye¹  Moses Tetui¹  David R Walugembe¹  Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho¹ 

[1] School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda;Scientific Institute for Quality in Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

关键词: Africa;    Evidence-based practice;    Knowledge translation;    Health systems;   

Others  :  1137077
DOI  :  10.1186/s13012-014-0170-4

 received in 2014-10-07, accepted in 2014-11-06,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

Despite the increasing investment in health-related research in Sub-Saharan Africa, a large gulf remains between what is known and what is practiced in health systems. Knowledge translation programs aim to ensure that a wide range of stakeholders are aware of and use research evidence to inform their health and health-care decision-making. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the impacts on capacity building for knowledge translation and knowledge translation activities by a coalition of eight research groups in Africa.

Methods/design

We will use a mixed methods approach. Key informant interviews and document reviews will be employed to evaluate changes in knowledge translation capacity and to evaluate the effects of knowledge translation on potential users of research. Quarterly teleconferences will be done to evaluate the impacts of knowledge translation activities on users of research. Using website tracking, we will be able to explore the influence of knowledge translation networking and dynamics of the knowledge translation network.

Discussion

We have adopted the dynamic knowledge transfer model and the Landry framework to come up with a framework for this study so as to explore the capacity of producers and users of research to generate, disseminate, and use research findings, while highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. This information will be useful for guiding implementers that seek to build capacity on knowledge translation so as to promote the utilization of research findings for informing programs, practice, and policy.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Ekirapa-kiracho et al.; licensee BioMed Central.

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