Understanding Research Knowledge Infrastructures in Healthcare
Author Information
Author(s): Ellen Moriah, John N. Lavis, Mathieu Ouimet, Jeremy Grimshaw, Pierre-Olivier Bédard
Primary Institution: McMaster University
Hypothesis
What components of research knowledge infrastructures are present in healthcare organizations in Ontario and Quebec?
Conclusion
The study aims to identify the components of research knowledge infrastructures in healthcare organizations and their perceived effectiveness.
Supporting Evidence
- The study includes interviews with 71 participants from various healthcare organizations.
- An environmental scan and scoping review were conducted to inform the study.
- The research aims to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing RKI components.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out how healthcare organizations use research to make better decisions and what helps or stops them from doing that.
Methodology
The study will use semi-structured telephone interviews with key personnel from healthcare organizations in Ontario and Quebec.
Limitations
The effectiveness of the identified RKI components has yet to be determined.
Participant Demographics
Participants will include senior management team members, library/resource center managers, and knowledge brokers from regional health authorities, hospitals, and primary care practices.
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