Week 5: Introduction to the Science of Translation
From your experience, what are the roadblocks to change? What keeps stale practices in place when fresh approaches are needed? And when innovations are introduced, what influences how they are viewed and accepted? What conditions can create subpar results or mediocre outcomes?
When considering how to initiate and lead an evidence-based practice quality improvement project, these are not academic questions. The success of an initiative can depend on understanding the variables involved in introducing a practice change. As science supports finding the evidence, other applications of theory provide insight into “the interrelationships and complex organizational dimensions that are relevant to the translation of research or new knowledge into practice” (White, Dudley-Brown, & Terhaar, 2019, p. 34)—and, importantly, routes to action.
This week you will explore translation frameworks and models, with the goal of identifying one that is the best fit for your Module 3 EBP QI project.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Evaluate translation science frameworks and models for application to practice problems
- Apply implementation science frameworks/models for evidence-based practice quality improvement projects
Learning Resources
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Discussion: Translation Models and Frameworks
- Collaboration offers the advantage of other experiences and viewpoints to confirm or challenge your own. Discussions can do the same and for some topics, getting early feedback is especially valuable. This Discussion is one such example. As you dig into the science of translation and select a framework or model for your proposed EBP QI project, you can look to your class colleagues for a check on your choice and your reasoning.
To prepare:
- Review the Week 5 Learning Resources. Pay particular attention to the featured frameworks/models, below, in the White, Dudley-Brown, and Terhaar text.
- Identify the translation science framework or model that is most relevant to your practice problem from among the following three models and consider your reasoning:
- Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations (pp. 36–39);
- Knowledge-to-Action (pp. 42–45);
- Theory of Reasoned Action (pp. 66–67).
- Assess your understanding of “translation science” and how you would explain it in the context of evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
With these thoughts in mind …
By Day 3 of Week 5
Post an explanation of the translation science framework or model that you selected and explain why it is most relevant to your practice problem. Be specific and provide examples.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.
By Day 6 of Week 5
Respond to at least two colleagues on 2 different days, with preference to colleagues who selected different translation science frameworks or models from the one you chose. Recommend another framework/model they might consider and/or clarify their explanation of translation science. Cite sources to support your posts.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!
