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Knowledge Broker Role in Public Health Organizations

Dobbins, M., Robeson, P., Ciliska, D., Hanna, S., Cameron, R., O'Mara, L. et al. (2009). A description of a knowledge broker role implemented as part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating three knowledge translation strategies. Implementation Science, 4(23). https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-4-23
Canadian Journal article Evaluated/validated

Description

This method describes the implementation of a knowledge broker intervention in public health units as part of a research study to evaluate the impact of knowledge translation and exchange strategies on evidence-informed decision making. Through this intervention, key activities and lessons learned emerge to build capacity in using research evidence in public health programs and policies

Steps for Using Method/Tool

The knowledge brokering activities found in the method are organized into seven categories:

  1. Needs assessment
  2. Horizon scan
  3. Knowledge management
  4. Knowledge translation and exchange
  5. Key network partners
  6. Capacity building
  7. Organizational change

Evaluation

Dobbins, M., Robeson, P., Ciliska, D., Hanna, S., Cameron, R., O'Mara, L., et al. (2009). A description of a knowledge broker role implemented as part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating three knowledge translation strategies. Implementation Science, 4(23). https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-4-23

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