A Knowledge Translation Intervention Designed Using Audit and Feedback and the Theoretical Domains Framework for Physical Therapists Working in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Case Report

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

7-2019

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Little is known about the process of engaging key stakeholders to select and design a knowledge translation (KT) intervention to increase the use of an outcome measure using audit and feedback. The purpose of this case report was to describe the development of a KT intervention designed with organizational support to increase physical therapists’ (PTs) use of a selected outcome measure in an inpatient sub-acute rehabilitation hospital. Case Description: Eleven PTs who worked at a sub-acute rehabilitation hospital participated. After determining organizational support, a mixed methods barrier assessment including a chart audit, questionnaire, and a focus group with audit and feedback was used to select an outcome measure and design a locally tailored intervention. The intervention was mapped using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). One investigator acted as knowledge broker and co-designed the intervention with clinician and supervisor support. Outcomes: The 4-m walk test was selected through a group discussion facilitated by the knowledge broker. Support from the facility and input from the key stakeholders guided the design of a tailored KT intervention to increase use of gait speed. The intervention design included an interactive educational meeting, with documentation and environmental changes. Discussion: Input from the clinicians on the educational meeting, documentation changes and placement of tracks, and support from the supervisor were used to design and locally adapt a KT intervention to change assessment practice among PTs in an inpatient sub-acute rehabilitation hospital. Implementation and evaluation of the intervention is underway.

Comments

Published online 16 April 2018.

DOI

10.1080/09593985.2018.1457113

PMID

29659311

Publication

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Volume

35

Issue

7

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Pages

686-702

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