Applicability and Transferability of Evidence Tool (A&T Tool)

Buffet, C., Ciliska, D., & Thomas, H. (2007). Assessing the Applicability and Transferability of Evidence Tool (A&T Tool): Can I Use This Evidence in My Program Decision?. Retrieved from the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools' website: https://www.nccmt.ca/tools/assessing-applicability-and-transferability-of-evidence

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Description

This tool is for public health decision-makers and policy-makers to assess the applicability and transferability of a specific public health intervention. It is meant to be used collaboratively at the organization level to evaluate research interventions for local implementation. The tool includes practical considerations such as cost-effectiveness and organizational make-up, along with larger contextual issues such as political and social acceptability, target population, considerations of the specific health issue and potential reach of the intervention.

Steps for Using Method/Tool

Upon completion of the search, literature review and critical appraisal, the tool guides users through possible implementation steps, including working group membership, scoring and/or consensus.

Validity

Buffet, C., Ciliska, D., & Thomas, H. (2007). Can I Use This Evidence in my Program Decision? Assessing Applicability and Transferability of Evidence. Hamilton, ON: National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools.

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