A qualitative study of clinic and community member perspectives on intervention toolkits: “Unless the toolkit is used it won’t help solve the problem”

BMC Health Services Research

Deborah J. Cohen¹  Paul B McGinnis²  Margaret Spurlock³  Melinda M. Davis⁴  Lyle J. Fagnan⁵  Sonya Howk⁶ 

[1] Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU);Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc;Multnomah County School-Based Health Center Program;Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN), School of Medicine (Department of Family Medicine), School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU);Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University;Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University;

关键词: Practice change;    Knowledge translation;    Toolkits;    Primary care;    Community-based research;    Implementation research;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12913-017-2413-y

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Intervention toolkits are common products of grant-funded research in public health and primary care settings. Toolkits are designed to address the knowledge translation gap by speeding implementation and dissemination of research into practice. However, few studies describe characteristics of effective intervention toolkits and their implementation. Therefore, we conducted this study to explore what clinic and community-based users want in intervention toolkits and to identify the factors that support application in practice. Methods In this qualitative descriptive study we conducted focus groups and interviews with a purposive sample of community health coalition members, public health experts, and primary care professionals between November 2010 and January 2012. The transdisciplinary research team used thematic analysis to identify themes and a cross-case comparative analysis to explore variation by participant role and toolkit experience. Results Ninety six participants representing primary care (n = 54, 56%) and community settings (n = 42, 44%) participated in 18 sessions (13 focus groups, five key informant interviews). Participants ranged from those naïve through expert in toolkit development; many reported limited application of toolkits in actual practice. Participants wanted toolkits targeted at the right audience and demonstrated to be effective. Well organized toolkits, often with a quick start guide, with tools that were easy to tailor and apply were desired. Irrespective of perceived quality, participants experienced with practice change emphasized that leadership, staff buy-in, and facilitative support was essential for intervention toolkits to be translated into changes in clinic or public -health practice. Conclusions Given the emphasis on toolkits in supporting implementation and dissemination of research and clinical guidelines, studies are warranted to determine when and how toolkits are used. Funders, policy makers, researchers, and leaders in primary care and public health are encouraged to allocate resources to foster both toolkit development and implementation. Support, through practice facilitation and organizational leadership, are critical for translating knowledge from intervention toolkits into practice.

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