Contextual influences on knowledge translation capacity in a nursing home organisation: A phenomenological hermeneutical study.
Scand J Caring Sci
; 38(3): 767-781, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The demand for advanced clinical care in nursing homes (NHs) is increasing. Evidence-based practices and knowledge translation (KT) initiatives are growing to bridge the gap between what is known and what is done. However, research on contextual influence on KT has primarily focused on hospital settings.AIM:
To expand our understanding of contextual influences on KT capacity in a NH organisation. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
Lindseth and Norberg's phenomenological hermeneutical method was used to explore and describe practice development nurses' experiences, perspectives and practices regarding how contextual factors influence KT capacity in NHs. Focus group interviews, participant observations, in-depth interviews and non-participant observations provided the data.RESULTS:
Two main themes and four subthemes were identified. (1) Continuous limited resources are a cultural condition that inhibits KT readiness; prioritising keeping the NH machinery running at all costs and having contrasting care philosophies undermines KT. (2) Organisational prioritisations leave KT as a missing cogwheel in the machinery; retaining a system of fragmented KT strategies and lacking a structure for collective KT effort.CONCLUSION:
The study showed that KT held a minor role in the fast-paced NH machinery. Contradicting values characterise the NH organisation, resulting in a lack of a common vision and priorities. Building a sustainable KT capacity and providing evidence-based practice necessitates explicit responsibilities, dedicated resources and robust organisational support. Management has a critical role in strengthening the position of KT. Incorporating KT in daily NH practice can help staff become adaptable and confident, capable of meeting the increasing challenges of advanced care that alleviates suffering and promote the health and well-being of NH patients.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pesquisa Translacional Biomédica
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Casas de Saúde
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Caring Sci
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Noruega