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Improving the care of people with traumatic brain injury through the Neurotrauma Evidence Translation (NET) program: protocol for a program of research

Authors: Sally E Green, Marije Bosch, Joanne E McKenzie, Denise A O’Connor, Emma J Tavender, Peter Bragge, Marisa Chau, Veronica Pitt, Jeffrey V Rosenfeld, Russell L Gruen

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

The Neurotrauma Evidence Translation (NET) program was funded in 2009 to increase the uptake of research evidence in the clinical care of patients who have sustained traumatic brain injury. This paper reports the rationale and plan for this five-year knowledge translation research program. The overarching aims of the program are threefold: to improve outcomes for people with traumatic brain injury; to create a network of neurotrauma clinicians and researchers with expertise in knowledge translation and evidence-based practice; and to contribute knowledge to the field of knowledge translation research. The program comprises a series of interlinked projects spanning varying clinical environments and disciplines relevant to neurotrauma, anchored within four themes representing core knowledge translation activities: reviewing research evidence; understanding practice; developing and testing interventions for practice change; and building capacity for knowledge translation in neurotrauma. The program uses a range of different methods and study designs, including: an evidence fellowship program; conduct of and training in systematic reviews; mixed method study designs to describe and understand factors that influence current practices (e.g., semi-structured interviews and surveys); theory-based methods to develop targeted interventions aiming to change practice; a cluster randomised trial to test the effectiveness of a targeted theory-informed intervention; stakeholder involvement activities; and knowledge translation events such as consensus conferences.

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Title: Improving the care of people with traumatic brain injury through the Neurotrauma Evidence Translation (NET) program: protocol for a program of research
Authors: Sally E Green
Marije Bosch
Joanne E McKenzie
Denise A O’Connor
Emma J Tavender
Peter Bragge
Marisa Chau
Veronica Pitt
Jeffrey V Rosenfeld
Russell L Gruen
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Implementation Science / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-7-74

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