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Siminiuc D, Gumuskaya O, Mitchell R, Bell J, Cameron ID, Hallen J, Birkenhead K, Hurring S, Baxter B, Close J, Sheehan KJ, Johansen A, Chehade MJ, Sherrington C, Balogh ZJ, Taylor ME, Sarkies M. Rehabilitation after surgery for hip fracture - the impact of prompt, frequent and mobilisation-focused physiotherapy on discharge outcomes: an observational cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:629. [PMID: 39044173 PMCID: PMC11264512 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05206-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the relationship between three postoperative physiotherapy activities (time to first postoperative walk, activity on the day after surgery, and physiotherapy frequency), and the outcomes of hospital length of stay (LOS) and discharge destination after hip fracture. METHODS A cohort study was conducted on 437 hip fracture surgery patients aged ≥ 50 years across 36 participating hospitals from the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry Acute Rehabilitation Sprint Audit during June 2022. Study outcomes included hospital LOS and discharge destination. Generalised linear and logistic regressions were used respectively, adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS Of 437 patients, 62% were female, 56% were aged ≥ 85 years, 23% were previously living in a residential aged care facility, 48% usually walked with a gait aid, and 38% were cognitively impaired prior to their injury. The median acute and total LOS were 8 (IQR 5-13) and 20 (IQR 8-38) days. Approximately 71% (n = 179/251) of patients originally living in private residence returned home and 29% (n = 72/251) were discharged to a residential aged care facility. Previously mobile patients had a higher total LOS if they walked day 2-3 (10.3 days; 95% CI 3.2, 17.4) or transferred with a mechanical lifter or did not get out of bed day 1 (7.6 days; 95% CI 0.6, 14.6) compared to those who walked day 1 postoperatively. Previously mobile patients from private residence had a reduced odds of return to private residence if they walked day 2-3 (OR 0.38; 95% CI 0.17, 0.87), day 4 + (OR 0.38; 95% CI 0.15, 0.96), or if they only sat, stood or stepped on the spot day 1 (OR 0.29; 95% CI 0.13, 0.62) when compared to those who walked day 1 postoperatively. Among patients from private residence, each additional physiotherapy session per day was associated with a -2.2 (95% CI -3.3, -1.0) day shorter acute LOS, and an increased log odds of return to private residence (OR 1.76; 95% CI 1.02, 3.02). CONCLUSION Hip fracture patients who walked earlier, were more active day 1 postoperatively, and/or received a higher number of physiotherapy sessions were more likely to return home after a shorter LOS.
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- Daniel Siminiuc
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Level 7 D18Western Avenue NSW 2006, Camperdown, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Level 7 D18Western Avenue NSW 2006, Camperdown, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2109, Sydney, Australia
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- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, QLD, 4032, Chermside, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health Districtand, University of Sydney, NSW, 2064, St Leonards, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales, NSW, 2031, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Level 7 D18Western Avenue NSW 2006, Camperdown, Australia
- Implementation Science Academy, Sydney Health Partners, NSW, Camperdown, Australia
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- Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Physiotherapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD, 4102, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales, NSW, 2031, Randwick, Australia
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, NSW, 2052, Sydney, Australia
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- Bone & Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- School of Medicine, University Hospital of Walesand, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydneyand, Sydney Local Health District, Gadigal Land, NSW, 2006, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health and, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Gadigal Land, NSW, 2006, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, Trauma and Injury Research Program, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute, NSW, Newcastle, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales, NSW, 2031, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Level 7 D18Western Avenue NSW 2006, Camperdown, Australia.
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2109, Sydney, Australia.
- Implementation Science Academy, Sydney Health Partners, NSW, Camperdown, Australia.
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Maria S, Colbeck M, Wilkinson-Stokes M, Moon A, Thomson M, Ballard J, Parker L, Watson F, Oswald J. Paramedic clinical practice guideline development in Australia and New Zealand: A qualitative descriptive analysis. Australas Emerg Care 2024:S2588-994X(24)00041-1. [PMID: 38997909 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND This collaborative study by The Australasian College of Paramedicine's Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Working Group aimed to examine CPG development practices in Australian and New Zealand ambulance services. METHODS Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the research utilised thematic analysis to extract insights from interviews with eleven experts actively involved in CPG development. The study embraced a nominalist and constructivist approach, recognising the intricate connection between individual experiences and the realities of CPG development in the paramedic field. RESULTS Key findings revealed significant heterogeneity in CPG development practices, emphasising a lack of formal training and a substantial reliance on existing guidelines. The study highlighted challenges in project management flexibility, limited research capacity, and inconsistencies in external consultations and resource utilisation. CONCLUSION The study recommends adopting project management frameworks, investing in training, and utilising evidence evaluation methodologies like GRADE. It emphasises the need for multidisciplinary teams and formal expertise in evidence synthesis, advocating for targeted training programs. Funding challenges highlight the importance of dedicated budgets and collaborative efforts for resource allocation. Knowledge translation and implementation issues underscore the significance of training programs for evidence evaluation and knowledge translation in overcoming these challenges.
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- Sonja Maria
- Paramedicine, Charles Sturt University, Australia.
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- Clinical Policy Governance, Queensland Ambulance Service, Australia
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Thomas EE, Taylor ML, Ward EC, Hwang R, Cook R, Ross JA, Webb C, Harris M, Hartley C, Carswell P, Burns CL, Caffery LJ. Beyond forced telehealth adoption: A framework to sustain telehealth among allied health services. J Telemed Telecare 2024; 30:559-569. [PMID: 35130099 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x221074499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION As COVID-19 restrictions reduce globally, services will determine what components of care will continue via telehealth. We aimed to determine the clinician, service, and system level factors that influence sustained use of telehealth and develop a framework to enhance sustained use where appropriate. METHODS This study was conducted across 16 allied health departments over four health service facilities (Brisbane, Australia). It used a multi-method observational study design, involving telehealth service activity data from hospital administrative databases and qualitative interviews with allied health staff (n = 80). Data were integrated and analysed using Greenhalgh's Non-adoption, Abandonment, Scale-up, Spread, and Sustainability framework. RESULTS Increased telehealth use during the peak COVID period reverted to in-person activity as restrictions eased. Telehealth is unlikely to be sustained without a clear strategy including determination of roles and responsibilities across the organisation. Clinician resistance due to forced adoption remains a key issue. The main motivator for clinicians to use telehealth was improved consumer-centred care. Benefits beyond this are needed to sustain telehealth and improvements are required to make the telehealth experience seamless for providers and recipients. Data were synthesised into a comprehensive framework that can be used as a blueprint for system-wide improvements and service enhancement or redesign. DISCUSSION Sustainability of telehealth activity beyond the peak COVID period is unlikely without implementation strategies to address consumer, clinician, service, and system factors. The framework can inform how these strategies can be enacted. Whilst developed for allied health disciplines, it is likely applicable to other disciplines.
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- Emma E Thomas
- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health, and, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Allied Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health, and, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia
- Allied Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Allied Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Allied Health, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Allied Health, Bayside Health Service, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Allied Health, Logan Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Consumer Advisor, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Pate K, Powers K, Pagel J, Montegrico J. Innovative Strategies to Facilitate Newly Licensed Nurse Transition to Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project. J Nurses Prof Dev 2024; 40:E7-E14. [PMID: 37603409 DOI: 10.1097/nnd.0000000000000992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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As healthcare facilities transition from initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to consider innovative strategies to overcome instructional challenges presented to nursing schools in order to maintain a competent workforce amidst nursing shortages and increasing patient volumes and complexity. Nursing professional development practitioners will play a pivotal role in revitalizing transition-to-practice programs to meet the demands of the new workforce. This article details an academia-practice initiative for newly licensed nurses who enter practice during the pandemic.
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Thomas LT, Lee CMY, McClelland K, Nunis G, Robinson S, Norman R. Health workforce perceptions on telehealth augmentation opportunities. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:182. [PMID: 36810089 PMCID: PMC9943033 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09174-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The availability and use of telehealth to support health care access from a distance has expanded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth services have supported regional and remote health care access for many years and could be augmented to improve health care accessibility, acceptability and overall experiences for both consumers and clinicians. This study aimed to explore health workforce representatives' needs and expectations to move beyond existing telehealth models and plan for the future of virtual care. METHODS To inform recommendations for augmentation, semi-structured focus group discussions were held (November-December 2021). Health workforce representatives with experience in health care delivery via telehealth across country Western Australia were approached and invited to join a discussion. RESULTS Focus group participants included 53 health workforce representatives, with between two and eight participants per discussion. In total, 12 focus groups were conducted: seven were specific to regions, three with staff in centralised roles, and two with a mixture of participants from regional and central roles. Findings identified four key areas for telehealth augmentation: improvements required to existing service practice and processes; equity and access considerations; health workforce-focussed opportunities; and consumer-focussed opportunities. CONCLUSIONS Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid increase in health services delivered via telehealth modalities, it is timely to explore opportunities to augment pre-existing models of care. Workforce representatives consulted in this study suggested modifications to existing process and practice that would improve the current models of care, and recommendations on ways to improve clinician and consumer experiences with telehealth. Improving experiences with virtual delivery of health care is likely to support continued use and acceptance of this modality in health care delivery.
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- L. T. Thomas
- grid.1032.00000 0004 0375 4078 School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA Australia
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- grid.1032.00000 0004 0375 4078 School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA Australia
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- grid.413880.60000 0004 0453 2856Government of Western Australia Department of Health, Perth, WA Australia
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- WA Primary Health Alliance, Perth, WA Australia
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- grid.1032.00000 0004 0375 4078 School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA Australia ,grid.1021.20000 0001 0526 7079Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- grid.1032.00000 0004 0375 4078 School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA Australia
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Rodriguez-Arrastia M, Martinez-Ortigosa A, Ruiz-Gonzalez C, Ropero-Padilla C, Roman P, Sanchez-Labraca N. Experiences and perceptions of final-year nursing students of using a chatbot in a simulated emergency situation: A qualitative study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:3874-3884. [PMID: 35411629 PMCID: PMC10084062 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to explore the experiences and perceptions of final-year nursing students on the acceptability and feasibility of using a chatbot for clinical decision-making and patient safety. BACKGROUND The effective and inclusive use of new technologies such as conversational agents or chatbots could support nurses in increasing evidence-based care and decreasing low-quality services. METHODS A descriptive qualitative study was used through focus group interviews. The data analysis was conducted using a thematic analysis. RESULTS This study included 114 participants. After our data analysis, two main themes emerged: (i) experiences in the use of a chatbot service for clinical decision-making and and (ii) integrating conversational agents into the organizational safety culture. CONCLUSIONS The findings of our study provide preliminary support for the acceptability and feasibility of adopting SafeBot, a chatbot for clinical decision-making and patient safety. Our results revealed substantial recommendations for refining navigation, layout and content, as well as useful insights to support its acceptance in real nursing practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Leaders and managers may well see artificial intelligence-based conversational agents like SafeBot as a potential solution in modern nursing practice for effective problem-solving resolution, innovative staffing and nursing care delivery models at the bedside and criteria for measuring and ensure quality and patient safety.
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain.,Research Group CTS-451 Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain.,Health Research Centre, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almeria, Spain
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Davies L, Lanyon L, O'Halloran R. The role of speech-language pathology weekend service in inpatient subacute care: A national survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2022; 24:437-445. [PMID: 34547973 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2021.1970226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Limited evidence is available on speech-language pathology (SLP) weekend services within the subacute inpatient setting. This study aimed to describe Australian SLP weekend services for stroke adult inpatients in subacute units and to explore clinicians' perspectives on factors that influence the delivery of the service. METHOD Speech-language pathologists who worked in Australian subacute hospital-based units participated in an online cross-sectional survey. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were undertaken to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. RESULT From the total of 83 participating clinicians, 20 (24%) worked in rehabilitation units that provided an SLP weekend service. Assessments and reviews were the main clinical activities provided to stroke inpatients by this service. Workforce and evidence were commonly cited as facilitators and barriers to both the implementation of a new service and the continuation of an existing service. The "ideal" SLP weekend subacute service to stroke inpatients was typically described as a combination of assessment, therapy, education and training. CONCLUSION Findings from this study's sample indicate that an SLP weekend inpatient rehabilitation service to stroke inpatients was not standard practice. Different perspectives regarding the purpose and need of an SLP weekend service were reported.
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- Lidia Davies
- Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
- Speech Pathology Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia
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- Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
- Centre of Research Excellence for Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
- Centre of Research Excellence for Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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Clark EC, Dhaliwal B, Ciliska D, Neil-Sztramko SE, Steinberg M, Dobbins M. A pragmatic evaluation of a public health knowledge broker mentoring education program: a convergent mixed methods study. Implement Sci Commun 2022; 3:18. [PMID: 35168662 PMCID: PMC8845284 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-022-00267-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Public health professionals are expected to use the best available research and contextual evidence to inform decision-making. The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools developed, implemented, and evaluated a Knowledge Broker mentoring program aimed at facilitating organization-wide evidence-informed decision-making in ten public health units in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of this study was to pragmatically assess the impact of the program. METHODS A convergent mixed methods design was used to interpret quantitative results in the context of the qualitative findings. A goal-setting exercise was conducted with senior leadership in each organization prior to implementing the program. Achievement of goals was quantified through deductive coding of post-program interviews with participants and management. Interviews analyzed inductively to qualitatively explain progress toward identified goals and identify key factors related to implementation of EIDM within the organization. RESULTS Organizations met their goals for evidence use to varying degrees. The key themes identified that support an organizational shift to EIDM include definitive plans for participants to share knowledge during and after program completion, embedding evidence into decision-making processes, and supportive leadership with organizational investment of time and resources. The location, setting, or size of health units was not associated with attainment of EIDM goals; small, rural health units were not at a disadvantage compared to larger, urban health units. CONCLUSIONS The Knowledge Broker mentoring program allowed participants to share their learning and support change at their health units. When paired with organizational supports such as supportive leadership and resource investment, this program holds promise as an innovative knowledge translation strategy for organization wide EIDM among public health organizations.
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- Emily C Clark
- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 210a, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1, Canada
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- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 210a, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1, Canada
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- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 210a, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1, Canada
- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Health Sciences Centre, 2 J20, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4 K1, Canada
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- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 210a, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, McMaster University, McMaster University Medical Centre, 2C Area, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4 K1, Canada
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- National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 210a, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A1, Canada.
- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Health Sciences Centre, 2 J20, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4 K1, Canada.
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Elvin Hsing Geng and colleagues discuss mechanism mapping and its utility in conceptualizing and understanding how implementation strategies produce desired effects.
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- Elvin H. Geng
- Center for Dissemination and Implementation, Institute for Public Health and Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Division of Prevention Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Center for Dissemination and Implementation, Institute for Public Health and Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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Hanrahan CJ. Editorial for "Device for Assessing Knee Joint Dynamics During MR Imaging". J Magn Reson Imaging 2021; 55:1549-1550. [PMID: 34843632 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.27998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Christopher J Hanrahan
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Sarkies MN, Robins LM, Jepson M, Williams CM, Taylor NF, O’Brien L, Martin J, Bardoel A, Morris ME, Carey LM, Holland AE, Long KM, Haines TP. Effectiveness of knowledge brokering and recommendation dissemination for influencing healthcare resource allocation decisions: A cluster randomised controlled implementation trial. PLoS Med 2021; 18:e1003833. [PMID: 34679090 PMCID: PMC8570499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implementing evidence into clinical practice is a key focus of healthcare improvements to reduce unwarranted variation. Dissemination of evidence-based recommendations and knowledge brokering have emerged as potential strategies to achieve evidence implementation by influencing resource allocation decisions. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these two research implementation strategies to facilitate evidence-informed healthcare management decisions for the provision of inpatient weekend allied health services. METHODS AND FINDINGS This multicentre, single-blinded (data collection and analysis), three-group parallel cluster randomised controlled trial with concealed allocation was conducted in Australian and New Zealand hospitals between February 2018 and January 2020. Clustering and randomisation took place at the organisation level where weekend allied health staffing decisions were made (e.g., network of hospitals or single hospital). Hospital wards were nested within these decision-making structures. Three conditions were compared over a 12-month period: (1) usual practice waitlist control; (2) dissemination of written evidence-based practice recommendations; and (3) access to a webinar-based knowledge broker in addition to the recommendations. The primary outcome was the alignment of weekend allied health provision with practice recommendations at the cluster and ward levels, addressing the adoption, penetration, and fidelity to the recommendations. The secondary outcome was mean hospital length of stay at the ward level. Outcomes were collected at baseline and 12 months later. A total of 45 clusters (n = 833 wards) were randomised to either control (n = 15), recommendation (n = 16), or knowledge broker (n = 14) conditions. Four (9%) did not provide follow-up data, and no adverse events were recorded. No significant effect was found with either implementation strategy for the primary outcome at the cluster level (recommendation versus control β 18.11 [95% CI -8,721.81 to 8,758.02] p = 0.997; knowledge broker versus control β 1.24 [95% CI -6,992.60 to 6,995.07] p = 1.000; recommendation versus knowledge broker β -9.12 [95% CI -3,878.39 to 3,860.16] p = 0.996) or ward level (recommendation versus control β 0.01 [95% CI 0.74 to 0.75] p = 0.983; knowledge broker versus control β -0.12 [95% CI -0.54 to 0.30] p = 0.581; recommendation versus knowledge broker β -0.19 [-1.04 to 0.65] p = 0.651). There was no significant effect between strategies for the secondary outcome at ward level (recommendation versus control β 2.19 [95% CI -1.36 to 5.74] p = 0.219; knowledge broker versus control β -0.55 [95% CI -1.16 to 0.06] p = 0.075; recommendation versus knowledge broker β -3.75 [95% CI -8.33 to 0.82] p = 0.102). None of the control or knowledge broker clusters transitioned to partial or full alignment with the recommendations. Three (20%) of the clusters who only received the written recommendations transitioned from nonalignment to partial alignment. Limitations include underpowering at the cluster level sample due to the grouping of multiple geographically distinct hospitals to avoid contamination. CONCLUSIONS Owing to a lack of power at the cluster level, this trial was unable to identify a difference between the knowledge broker strategy and dissemination of recommendations compared with usual practice for the promotion of evidence-informed resource allocation to inpatient weekend allied health services. Future research is needed to determine the interactions between different implementation strategies and healthcare contexts when translating evidence into healthcare practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000029291.
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- Mitchell N. Sarkies
- Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
- Health Economics and Data Analytics Discipline, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Victoria, Australia
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- Department Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Social Work and Human Services, School of Arts, Federation University Australia, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Management and Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
- Healthscope Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, Glen Waverly, Victoria, Australia
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- Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
- Neurorehabilitation and Recovery, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne Brain Centre, Victoria, Australia
| | - Anne E. Holland
- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Victoria, Australia
| | - Katrina M. Long
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
| | - Terry P. Haines
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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