Introduction In order for public health organizations to be successful, they first need to fully understand the definition of knowledge in its multiple dimensions. Understanding various relationships and factors related to knowledge-value chain will facilitate emergence of real changes in health care organizations. The concept of ‘evidence-based medicine’ has been a prevailing method in practicing medicine in the health care industry since its inception in the 1970s (Landry 2006). Four decades later, health care providers now encounter an immense volume of knowledge from research articles, new treatment guidelines, protocols, meta-analysis, or any other types of pertinent information to their specialties. However, providers often fail to maximize in utilization of all accessible data for lack of time or such an accelerated influx of newly available information. Knowledge translation ensues from this gap between what is known and what gets done (the know-do gap). Knowledge translation is not a simple process. It consists of multi-level interactive processes that depend on human beings and their context (Landry 2006). Methods This article uncovers various components associated with knowledge translation by dissecting the knowledge translation processes from multiple angles and aspects. The author starts the article by stating two important characteristics of knowledge and organization. The first would be related to the process of knowledge application and the second would be related to ‘aim of knowledge’, which helps creating value for organizations (Landry 597). Then, the author largely divides the rest of the article into 3 stages of knowledge-value chain in order to provide explanation of crucial elements involved in knowledge-va... ... middle of paper ... ...article. Had it been a research article and received a funding from a particular institution, it may potentially introduce a funding bias but it was not the case here. Conclusion This week’s article successfully delivered concepts involved in constructing a big picture by combining all the micro components associated with knowledge-translation in public health institutions from viewing them from various angles. There were many notable take-home points throughout this article. To conclude, this statement sums up the objective of the knowledge-value chain cogently, “Enhanced use of evidence contributes to achieving superior outcomes for the final beneficiaries of knowledge translation, which in return, generate value for money invested in knowledge and, through a feedback process, enhance learning and product and service innovation and development (Landry 2006)”.
Knowledge work according to Raman, (1999), contains activities, which are "information-based, knowledge intensive and knowledge generating" (p. 2). The paper's theme is, "organizations staying ahead of the competition have come to realize knowledge and knowledge workers are their key to success in today's environment where knowledge and information have become commodities" (Raman, 1999, p. 1). This paper's theme traces the historical development of knowledge management and knowledge workers; differentiates between knowledge workers and non-knowledge workers, and illustrate the knowledge workers experience in the author's organization. Knowledge systems contain the potential to increase business value (Bang, Cleemann, & Bramming, 2010).
Evidence-based practice is giving apt and effective care to patient based on integration of best evidence supporting the practice, clinical experience and patient’s preference (8). Studies has shown that health care workers are aware of the benefits of evidence bases practice such as ensuring quality and providing consistent care, practicing updated interventions or techniques and giving effective services but there is a mismatch in actual practice. This part of the paper will looked at barriers anticipated in adopting evidence based parctise among healthcare workers and will end with recommendations that could manage this problems.
Knowledge- and Evidence-Based Practice: Exhibits understanding of basic scientific knowledge and ways of knowing, which includes the integration of nursing knowledge with additional pertinent evidence to provide proven quality care.
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts” - Eleanor Roosevelt. Traditional approaches in health care are under review by the process of evidence-based practice (EBP). It is a multi-step process, which investigates the methods used to collect research data that has been incorporated with scientific theories. The purpose of this paper is to explain the role of EBP and the value that EBP has in various clinical settings.
There are plenty of ways and practices available to managers, practitioners and educators to carry out their businesses for the persuasion of required goals, this vast array of choice and awareness make them ambitious to decide which one is workable and which one is not and this make them always keep on trying one and other technique, method or/and process and at this point according to Pfeffer and Sutton(2006) evidence rescue them to decide which one is the right one. This essay, focusing on this respect, will be a critical reading and analysis of strengths and weaknesses to Rousseau’s (2006) article on ‘Is there such a thing as “Evidence –Based Management”. This essay will first introduce how if evidence based management helps managers. Secondly, it will analyze Rousseau’s repeatedly references to the development in clinical and evidence based medicines and links it with evidence based management and what is the status of evidence based management practices. Thirdly, it will critically analyze the Rousseau’s use of story “Making feedback people friendly”. Followed by how there is variation between theory and practice. Fourthly, This essay will critically analyze Organizational Legitimacy, implementation of knowledge as an outcome of evidence based management and roles of schools, teachers, students in creating the environment for evidence based management.
The Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU) offers a “comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework of elements that affect the process of health-care knowledge transfer, and is derived from theories of change, from the literature, and from a process of reflection” (Graham & Logan, 2004, p. 93). It promotes research use, and could be used by policymakers and researchers (Logan & Graham, 1998). The OMRU is an example of a planned change theory, which helps “administrators control factors that will influence the likelihood of changes occurring at the organizational level and how these changes occur” (Graham & Logan, 2004, p. 2).
When faced with the task of discussing the challenges and opportunities of the healthcare services
Human resources are the present focus of attention in health systems strengthening and public health policies.[1-3] Strategic planning is essential to assess efficiency of human resources and health services, being an effective tool to address innovative solutions within health systems.[4-6] Although the organizational environment is recognised as an important factor in health services functioning and development, external environment continuous modifications challenge decision makers and practitioners. For health professionals, this environment could be described by a constant technological evolution, a growing search for patient-focused care and empowerment of citizens, particularly in terms of health knowledge.[7]
As nurses we need to continually expand our skill levels, gain new knowledge and expand our technological and scientific practice potentials. Nurses need to be willing to commit time to research, seeking out evidence based practices and become change agents within their communities, organizations, local, state and federal governments. I believe it is a nurse’s responsibility to inform and educate patients. In my opinion, this is an example of translating research into practice, which I believe to be an important nursing role, in healthcare
T.D. Wilson (2002) makes a point of identifying several sources of articles, references and course syllabi with varying takes on knowledge management within organizations. Wilson is convinced that organizations misuse the terminology “knowledge management” and that their activities are more concerned with managing information than with the management of knowledge (Wilson, 2002). Wilson defines knowledge as involving “the mental processes of comprehension” or, as “what we know” and information as the expression of what we know and can convey through messages (Wilson, 2002). By researching the use of the “knowledge management” Wilson conveys that the terms knowledge and information are used interchangeably, which results in an inaccurate application
Recognition of the gap that exist between research finding and their application to practice is growing, DNP must be able to translate newly discovered relevant scientific knowledge into their provision of health care and navigate in the health care system to improve patient outcome. both educational pathway are completing one another, from research to practise , collaboration is an essential skill for all researcher and practitioner in the 21th century health care.
The ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation is one 47 well-known evidence based practice models. Of the 47 practice models, all fall under four basic themes. The frameworks guide organizational decision makers in implementing new, evidence based policies and procedures. The ACE Star Model is a simplified, comprehensive outline for incorporating evidence based health practices into daily operations.
Healthcare organizations are required to be in compliance with the Federal requirements in order to ensure the equipment and patient safety. There are many programs that are responsible of providing health and safety guidelines in healthcare industry. Manufacturer recommendations are not enough to ensure patient and equipment safety in the healthcare industry. There are many healthcare programs now that are needed to be administrated by an agency to ensure that they get the expected outcome in the medical field.
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has been described as “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decision about the care of individual patients” . Evidence-Based Practice is a thoughtful integration of the best available evidence, coupled with clinical expertise. It enables one to address healthcare questions with an evaluative and qualitative approach. It is about applying the best available research evidence in provision of health, behavior and education services to enhance outcomes. Evidence-Based practice is about performing the best possible practice in order to provide the best possible care .
(106) 'Knowledge management means using the ideas and experience of employees, customers and suppliers to improve the organisation’s performance. ' (5) Knowledge management (KM) is best when 'it is in alignment with organizational culture, structure and strategy ' (5). For this reason, the aim of this briefing document is to advise Santander on solutions to potential KM barriers employees may face by discussing three key barriers- culture, technology and leadership.