How Can Researchers and Research Users Initiate Integrated Knowledge Translation (IKT) Partnerships
Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) describes researcher and research user partnerships formed with the long-term goal to increase knowledge uptake. Research shows that processes for initiating IKT partnerships are still developing and initiation remains challenging. The purpose of this thesis was to explore IKT partnership initiation to understand and provide guidance on how to optimize the process. Phase 1, a meta-narrative review of the literature guided by RAMESES reporting standards, described how IKT initiation was undertaken by others. Phase 2, semi-structured interviews guided by the COREQ checklist, explored IKT initiation processes, enablers, and barriers. Six narratives describing IKT initiation were identified from the literature: IKT, action research, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, team initiation and shared mental models. Twenty-two Canadian experts in IKT were interviewed. Data from the two phases were blended to create a summary of inputs, processes, influencing factors and outputs of IKT initiation. Practice and research implications were suggested.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Maria Maddalena Zych
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2969219571