Knowledge Translation in Nursing and Healthcare
A Roadmap to Evidence-informed Practice
1. Edition March 2021
368 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Knowledge Translation in Nursing and Healthcare provides authoritative guidance on the implementation of evidence-informed practice, covering issue identification and clarification, solution building and implementation, evaluation, and sustainment. Integrating theory, empirical research, and experiential knowledge, this hands-on resource assists nurses and healthcare practitioners in collecting quality evidence, transforming it into a useable, customized recommendation, and then applying best practice in various point-of-care settings.
Written by highly experienced implementation researchers working with practitioners, the book demonstrates how the synthesis and translation of evidence supports improvement of existing care and service delivery models, and produces increased benefit for both patients and health services. Examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experience--such as pressure injury prevention in acute care, transition of care for people with heart failure, and community leg ulcer care--illustrate the use of best practice in addressing care and quality issues. This important reference and guide:
* Outlines a planning framework that activates research and evidence in practice settings, moving knowledge into action and sustaining the use of best practice
* Introduces the framework that enables effective evidence-informed methodology and decision-making
* Features numerous illustrative field examples of both successful and unsuccessful implementations in a variety of practical situations
* Offers perspectives on best practice implementation from experienced practitioners and researchers
Knowledge Translation in Nursing and Healthcareis a must-have for those wanting to implement, evaluate, and sustain best practice in the delivery of evidence-informed healthcare to patients, families, and communities.
Acknowledgments xvi
Foreword xvii
Glossary xxi
1 Introduction 1
2 Perspectives from the Field: Improving Care Through Evidence-Informed Practice 10
3 Guiding Theories, Models, and Frameworks 20
4 A Roadmap for Implementing Best Practice 43
Part 1 Phase I: Issue Identification and Clarification 69
5 The Call-to-Action 71
6 Find the Best Practice Evidence 79
7 Assemble Local Evidence on Context and Current Practices 95
Part 2 Phase II: Build Solutions 107
8 Customize Best Practices to the Local Context 109
9 Discover Barriers and Drivers to Best Practice Implementation 137
10 Implementation Strategies: What Do We Know Works? 171
11 Tailor Implementation Strategies 238
12 Field Test, Plan Evaluation, and Prepare to Launch 261
Part 3 Phase III: Implement, Evaluate, and Sustain 295
13 Launch and Evaluate 297
14 Sustain the Gains 305
15 Reflections: Is It Worth it? 326
Index 333
--Dr. Sharon E. Straus, HBSc, MSc, MD, FRCP (C), Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto; Physician-in-Chief, St. Michael's Hospital; Director, KT Program, St. Michael's Hospital
"This is exactly what I've been looking for, something practical to use to teach KT and evidence implementation."
--Professor Jed Duff RN PhD FACORN, Professor and Chair of Nursing, Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Queensland University of Technology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Herston, Queensland 4029
"As a healthcare leader with many years of experience in the practice environment and within accreditation, this book offers you a way for moving best practice into the healthcare environment, that is relevant and in touch with your reality. With a focus on improved outcomes for both care recipients and the providers, the approach outlined in this guide is easy to follow and simplifies the pathway to enabling implementation of best practice. In the complex world within which healthcare is provided, these authors demonstrate their deep understanding of your reality and provide you with this valuable guide. Enjoy the journey guided by The Roadmap!"
--Wendy Nicklin RN, BN, MSc(A), CHE, FACHE FISQ,ua, UCD.D, Former Vice President of Clinical Services, Chief Nurse Executive, The Ottawa Hospital, subsequently President and CEO of Accreditation Canada, President (Board Chair) of International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQUA)
"Drs. Harrison and Graham are global leaders in knowledge translation and implementation science. Their book provides a practical and science-based approach to move evidence from the page to the hands of the knowledge user where it makes a difference."
--Lisa Hopp PhD RN FAAN, Dean and Professor; Director, Indiana Center for Evidence Based Nursing Practice, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond IN
"This book is full of outstanding practical advice, based on solid research and real world experiences, on how to best overcome barriers in the implementation of evidence-based care. It should be a staple resource for enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare."
--Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer Dean and Professor, College of Nursing Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare The Ohio State University and safety of healthcare
Ian D. Graham, PhD, FCAHS, FNYAM, FRSC, Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, and Senior Scientist, Centre for Practice-Changing Research, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada. He is an applied implementation science practitioner.
