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Feasibility And Acceptability Of A Pilot Knowledge Translation Telementoring Program For Allied Health Professionals, Ingrid J. Hickman, Ashley E. Cameron, Prue Mcrae, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Maxine O'Brien, Samantha Kozica-Olenski, Adrienne M. Young
Feasibility And Acceptability Of A Pilot Knowledge Translation Telementoring Program For Allied Health Professionals, Ingrid J. Hickman, Ashley E. Cameron, Prue Mcrae, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Maxine O'Brien, Samantha Kozica-Olenski, Adrienne M. Young
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Knowledge translation (KT) in the health system is critical for the delivery of evidence-based practice. Supporting allied health professionals to plan and implement KT, using strategies that broadly reach across multiple geographical locations of the workforce, are needed. We piloted KT group telementoring via videoconference as an innovative solution to support and empower a vastly dispersed workforce.
Methods: The 6-month Knowledge Translation Support Service (KTSS) involved monthly, one-hour, virtual group-based support of clinician-led KT projects within state-run hospital and health services. Supported by an independent facilitator, a panel of KT experts and health service leaders provided constructive critique and …