Supporting Knowledge Translation Through Evaluation

Evaluator as Knowledge Broker

Authors

  • Catherine Donnelly Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
  • Lori Letts McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Don Klinger Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
  • Lyn Shulha Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.29.1.36

Keywords:

evaluation use, knowledge broker, knowledge translation, participatory evaluation

Abstract

The evaluation literature has focused on the evaluation of knowledge translation activities, but to date there is little, if any, record of attempts to use evaluation in support of knowledge translation. This study sought to answer the question: How can an evaluation be designed to facilitate knowledge translation? A single prospective case study design was employed. An evaluation of a memory clinic within a primary care setting in Ontario, Canada, served as the case. Three data sources were used: an evaluation log, interviews, and weekly e-newsletters. Three broad themes emerged around the importance of context, efforts supporting knowledge translation, and the building of KT capacity.

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Published

2014-04-21

How to Cite

Donnelly, C., Letts, L., Klinger, D., & Shulha, L. (2014). Supporting Knowledge Translation Through Evaluation: Evaluator as Knowledge Broker. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 29(1), 36–61. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.29.1.36

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2014): Spring

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2014 Catherine Donnelly, Lori Letts, Don Klinger, Lyn Shulha

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