Table 3 Conceptual frameworks (models, theories) noted in relevant KB documents
From: Knowledge brokering for healthy aging: a scoping review of potential approaches
Author, (year), [jurisdiction] | KB conceptual framework, model, or theory (adopted, developed, or referenced) | Context |
|---|---|---|
Adopted: the “linkage and exchange” model (CHSRF 2003) and the Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) framework (Kitson 1998; Kitson 2008). Also notes Ward (2009a) models as descriptive of KB roles | Health services delivery: communities of practice | |
Adopted: linkage and exchange model (CHSRF 2003; Lomas 2007) along with the framework for dissemination and utilization of research evidence for health care policy and practice (Dobbins 2002). | Public health | |
Gerrish (2011, England) [30] | References: linkage and exchange model (CHSRF 2003) and Ward (2009a) models | Healthcare |
Goering (2003, Canada) [31] | Developed: A linkage and exchange framework that conceptualizes four tiers (inter-organizational relationship, interactive research projects, dissemination, and policy reform). Draws on Huberman 1994, Lomas 2000, Lavis 2002. | Public health: policy |
Henderson (2011, Australia) [32] | Developed: the Community Navigators Model drawing on Lay cultural health worker model (Henderson et al. 2010), Community health worker approach (Lewin et al. 2007). | Healthcare, public health |
Urquhart (2011, Canada) [17] | References and adopts: the CHSRF (2003) linkage and exchange model | Healthcare, health services |
Wahabi (2011, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) [33] | References: the Knowledge to Action framework (Graham 2007) as the basis for developing KB skills. | Healthcare |
Armstrong (2013, Australia) [34] | Developed: KT logic model based on Bowen and Zwi (2005): Knowledge Translation for Local Government (KT4LG). A process model designed to guide a KT intervention with KB as coordinator. | Public health |
CHSRF (2003, Canada) [14] | Developed: linkage and exchange model. The basis of the model is in knowledge management and the spreading of ideas leading to innovations. KB are intermediaries—linking and promoting exchange. | Healthcare |
Catello (2015, Canada) [35] | References: linkage and exchange models (Lomas 2007, Ward 2009, Lavis 2013) as well as capacity development (Dobbins 2009, Robeson 2008, and Ward 2009). | Healthcare |
Hammami (2013, Canada) [36] | Developed: a new exploratory framework based on KBs’ knowledge transfer activities: acquisition of new knowledge, integration of new knowledge, adaption of research results, dissemination of research, creating links between researchers and users. Multiple KT models were considered | Health services delivery |
Lemire (2013, Canada) [25] | Developed: a process framework to guide dynamic KT approaches. KB role (called intermediaries) is considered central to the KT process. Conceptual basis for KB is not explicitly described. | Public health |
MacDermid (2009, Canada) [37] | References: KB intervention description based on linkage and exchange (CHSRF 2003; Lomas 2007) | Healthcare |
Ward (2009, England) [15] | References: three frameworks from Oldham and McLean (1997) to describe the functions of brokering: (1) The knowledge system framework (creation, diffusion, and use of knowledge); (2) transactional framework (interface between “creators” and “users” of knowledge); (3) social change framework (enhancing access to knowledge or capacity building) | Healthcare |
Developed: based on sociological frameworks of diffusion and innovation (van de Ven 1999; Rogers 2003) a single conceptual framework of knowledge exchange (with KB as central component) with five loosely defined components: (i) problem identification and communication, (ii) analysis of context, (iii) knowledge development and selection, (iv) knowledge exchange activities/interventions, (v) knowledge use | Healthcare: mental health |