A narrative review of recent developments in knowledge translation and implications for mental health care providers.
Can J Psychiatry
; 59(3): 160-9, 2014 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-24881165
OBJECTIVE: Attention to knowledge translation (KT) has increased in the health care field in an effort to improve uptake and implementation of potentially beneficial knowledge. We provide an overview of the current state of KT literature and discuss the relevance of KT for health care professionals working in mental health. METHOD: A systematic search was conducted using MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases to identify review articles published in journals from 2007 to 2012. We selected articles on the basis of eligibility criteria and then added further articles deemed pertinent to the focus of ourpaper. RESULTS: After removing duplicates, we scanned 214 review articles for relevance and, subsequently, we added 46 articles identified through hand searches of reference lists or from other sources. A total of 61 papers were retained for full review. Qualitative synthesis identified 5 main themes: defining KT and development of KT science; effective KT strategies; factors influencing the effectiveness of KT; KT frameworks and guides; and relevance of KT to health care providers. CONCLUSIONS: Despite limitations in existing evidence, the concept and practice of KT holds potential value for mental health care providers. Understanding of, and familiarity with, effective approaches to KT holds the potential to enhance providers' treatment approaches and to promote the use of new knowledge in practice to enhance outcomes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Grupo de Atención al Paciente
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Investigación Biomédica Traslacional
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Trastornos Mentales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Psychiatry
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos