Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Impact of Allied Health – Translating Research into Practice (AH-TRIP) Program on the Knowledge Translation Capacity of the Allied Health Workforce
Mixed methods evaluation demonstrates impact on knowledge translation in allied health workforce, indicating areas for improvement.
Key Points
This evaluation assesses the impact of the AH-TRIP program on enhancing knowledge translation capacity in allied health professionals and services.
Multi methods evaluation using online surveys and semi-structured interviews with 20 participants and managers.
Interview guide based on the Framework to Assess the Impact from Translational health research (FAIT).
Deductive content analysis categorized impact against FAIT.
Six domains of impact identified include Individual Capacity Building, Workforce Capacity Building, Enhanced Networks, Clinical Practice Change, Patient/Community Benefits, and Economic Benefits.
Barriers included lack of clinician time, confidence in KT, and short-term funding cycles.
Enablers involved program design, local contexts supporting research, and previous exposure to KT.