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Currently there are 51 methods and 45 tools in the Registry.
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A (virtual) networking venue for knowledge dissemination and exchange CHNET-Works! is a pan-Canadian inter-disciplinary network that uses creative information technology to bring together population health researchers, decision makers and practitioners for knowledge transfer and exchange. In essence, it serves as a network of networks. It offers a Web-based platform that increases timely access to relevant research and its application; enables discussion and exchange; and supports individual and collective action in advancing public and community health agendas.
A Community of Practice toolkit This toolkit was developed to help people start or maintain a Community of Practice with the Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN). A Community of Practice (CoP) is a key strategy to facilitate knowledge exchange among practitioners, researchers, decision-makers and the community. The SHRTN Collaborative Community of Practice Orientation Guide is a user-friendly toolkit that includes resources, an evaluation checklist and a workplan to help people operate a CoP.
A comprehensive approach towards knowledge dissemination and exchange The Communication Notes series provides a number of approaches to planning and doing knowledge dissemination and exchange. This collection of one- to two-page summaries provide practical strategies to inform users about the following topics: 1) developing a dissemination plan; 2) dealing with the media; 3) designing a great poster; 4) how to give a research presentation to decision makers; 5) reader-friendly writing: 1:3:25; and, 6) self-editing: putting your readers first.
A comprehensive guide for putting evidence into practice The purpose of this guide is to provide practical information for changing practice through sharing and applying evidence-based information. Specifically, it explores strategies for using and applying knowledge dissemination in clinical practice. This handbook provides users with specific recommendations and case examples to help move evidence into practice, particularly as related to: a) planning for knowledge dissemination and application; b) requisites for successful knowledge translation; and c) clinical practice guideline implementation strategies.
A dissemination planning tool The six-step tool guides the reader through the creation of a dissemination plan. With prompting questions and tables, this easy-to-use handbook helps identify relevant issues needed to develop a comprehensive dissemination workplan.
A facilitation guide for working with groups This comprehensive facilitation guide contains useful techniques and strategies for working with people to achieve a particular task. The Facilitation Toolkit: A practical guide for working more effectively with people and groups is an extensive resource for designing and implementing a facilitation process. For instance, the guide discusses conducting a SWOT analysis, stakeholder mapping and focus groups.
A five-step checklist for knowledge exchange This tool provides strategies for knowledge dissemination and exchange, including a checklist for planning and case examples illustrating exchange strategies. The toolkit helps users look at knowledge dissemination and exchange as both part of routine organizational practice and as specific activities targeted to a public health initiative.
A framework for identifying research gaps This technical report, developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), outlines a framework for identifying research gaps from systematic reviews. The framework identifies research gaps by examining Evidence-based Practice Centers and organizations that conduct systematic reviews. The framework specifies where and why the current evidence is lacking.
A guide for identifying and overcoming individual-level barriers to change This easy-to-use guide provides practical strategies for implementing change. Focusing on individual-level barriers, this method logically addresses challenges to implementation of an innovation and recommends strategies to change individual practitioner behaviour. Additional resources are also included to support implementation change.
A guide for writing effective policy papers This practical resource aims to support practitioners, policy analysts and researchers in writing policy papers. With concrete steps for writing policy papers and checklists for planning, writing and disseminating policy projects, this is a very valuable guide that will impact decision making at the policy level. |
These summaries are written by the NCCMT to condense and to provide an overview of the resources listed in the Registry of Methods and Tools and to give suggestions for their use in a public health context. For more information on individual methods and tools included in the review, please consult the authors/developers of the original resources.