Table 5 Dissemination strategy constructs, suggested definition, frequency of construct across frameworks, and other names in the literature
From: A scoping review of frameworks in empirical studies and a review of dissemination frameworks
Strategy construct | Suggested definition | Total frequency | Other names in the literature |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify the quality gap | Synthesize and critically appraise the information | 6 | Identify, review, select knowledge |
Assess dissemination determinants | Examine barriers and facilitators for the spread of information | 3 | Assess barriers to knowledge use |
Assess determinants of innovation uptake | Examine what contextual conditions are necessary to achieve the outcomes from the innovation uptake | 2 | Assess barriers to innovation uptake |
Adapt the information to the context | Connect the information and the medium used to share the information with existing priorities and responsibilities of stakeholders | 5 | Adapt information to the context |
Funding | Changes in the financial structure | 5 | Funding |
Policy change | Changes in policy | 5 | Policy change |
Monitoring and evaluation | Monitoring and evaluation of dissemination milestones and goals | 10 | Monitoring and evaluation |
Sustain knowledge use | Examine determinants for sustained use of knowledge | 2 | Sustain knowledge use |
Increase audience’s skills | Increase audience’s skills to uptake the innovation | 6 | Increase skills of end-users, coaching, academic detailing, group discussion, facilitation |