A scoping review of the use of theory in studies of knowledge translation

作者：Colquhoun Heather L^*; Letts Lori J; Law Mary C; MacDermid Joy C; Missiuna Cheryl A

来源：Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2010, 77(5): 270-279.

DOI：10.2182/cjot.2010.77.5.3

• Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior
• Diffusion of innovation
• Knowledge translation

Background. Advancing the science of knowledge translation (KT) in occupational therapy is critical Explicit application of theory can advance this science; yet, how theory is applied and the degree to which it can guide research remain poorly defined. Purpose. To understand how theory is applied within KT research. Methods. A scoping review was conducted to examine and summarize the extent, range, and nature of the application of three specific KT theories: Diffusion of Innovations, Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework, and Theory of Planned Behaviour. Findings. Theory use was seen most frequently in medicine and nursing. Only 3 of 90 articles were in rehabilitation. Five approaches to theory application were found, the most common being the use of to predict success of KT (57/90). Implications. In-depth study of the importance and methods of theory application in KT research is needed, in particular in occupational therapy.

• 出版日期2010-12