Background
Purpose
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Systematically explore the relevant theoretical/conceptual, empirical and grey literature on KT competencies. Usually, a scoping review includes both academic and grey literature in order to detect relevant themes on the topic.
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Map the publications by identifying key themes for each group of KT competencies.
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Record strategies for teaching, improving and supporting these competencies while identifying research gaps in our knowledge about building KT capacity.
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Summarize and disseminate review findings to stakeholder groups in relevant fields (e.g., nursing, medicine, rehabilitation, health policy) for the purposes of designing future studies and systematic reviews.
Methods
Searches (identifying relevant publications)
Study inclusion and exclusion criteria (selecting the literature)
Exclusion
Selection and classification of literature (charting the literature)
Data analysis and synthesis (synthesizing and summarizing the findings)
Results
Publications retrieved
Theoretical frameworks/models/theories
Populations, samples, measurement instruments, and findings
Interventions/strategies to improve KT competencies
Origin and type of publications
Interventions and strategies to improve KT competencies
KT Competencies | |
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1. | “Knowledge” |
1.1. | Understanding the context |
1.2. | Understanding the research process |
1.3. | Sharing knowledge |
1.4. | Being aware of evidence resources |
1.5. | Understanding KT and EBP processes |
1.6. | Understanding translation and dissemination activities |
2. | “Skills” |
2.1. | Collaboration and teamwork |
2.2. | Leadership |
2.3. | Sharing knowledge |
2.4. | Knowledge synthesis |
2.5. | Dissemination of research findings |
2.6. | Use of research findings (or research use) |
2.7. | Fostering innovation |
2.8. | Knowledge brokering |
3. | “Attitudes” |
3.1. | Confidence |
3.2. | Having trust |
3.3. | Valuing research |
3.4. | Self-directed lifelong commitment to learning |
3.5. | Valuing teamwork |
4. | “Other” |
4.1. | Knowledge of quality improvement methods and tools, communication strategies, and health policy and systems. |
4.2. | Skills related to KT planning, project management, information technology use, sound judgment, and discretion/tact/diplomacy and resourcefulness. |
4.3. | Attitudes such as integrity, commitment to professional work ethic and behaviour in interaction with contacts, commitment to high standards of professionalism, and interest in the latest developments in communications. |
Discussion
Discussion and reflection on KT competencies
Role of personality
Relationship of KT competencies to other competency statements
Individual versus organizational competencies
Literature gaps
Strengths and limitations
Implications & Suggestions
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
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Donna Angus, Knowledge Translation Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Moriah Ellen, Investigator, McMaster Health Forum’s Impact Lab; Associate Professor, Jerusalem College of Technology; Senior Researcher, Gertner National Institute for Health Policy, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Alison Hoens, Physical Therapy Knowledge Broker, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Research, Education and Practice Coordinator for Physiotherapy, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Bev Holmes, President & CEO (former Vice-President, Research & Impact), Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Sheila Kerr, Member, Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Linda Li, Senior Research Scientist of Clinical Epidemiology, Arthritis Research Canada; Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases; Canada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation; Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Grace Mickelson, Corporate Director - Academic Development, Provincial Health Services Authority (2005-2015), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Kelly Mrklas, Knowledge Translation Implementation Scientist; Director, Knowledge for Change Unit, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Laura Mumme, Knowledge Mobilization Consultant, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Katrina Plamondon, Regional Practice Leader, Research & Knowledge Translation, Interior Health, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
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Anne Sales, Associate Chair for Education Programs and Health System Innovation; Professor, Division of Learning and Knowledge Systems; Professor of Nursing, Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership; Director, Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems (HILS) MS and PhD Program, School of Medicine, University of Michigan; Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Michigan, USA.
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Victoria Schuckel, Acting Executive Director, Research, Knowledge Translation & Library Services, British Columbia Ministry of Health, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Denise Thomson, Associate Director, Knowledge Translation Platform, Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Funding
Availability of data and materials
Authors’ information
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AM (RN, PhD) is assistant professor in the School of Nursing at University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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PA (BCom, MPA) is manager of BC’s health services research network, InspireNet
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LC (MLIS, BScPT) is a research librarian at Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions, and John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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NF (RN, PhD, FAAN) is professor in the School of Nursing at University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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SG (OT, MSc, PhD candidate) is an occupational therapist and the Knowledge Broker Facilitator with the Child Development & Rehabilitation Evidence Centre at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, and a doctoral candidate in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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GS is Director, Knowledge Translation at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.