Examination of tools associated with the evaluation of knowledge uptake and utilization

A scoping review

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21456941
AutoresJasmin Bhawra (0000-0001-9926-8442, University of Waterloo), Kelly Skinner (0000-0003-0989-8841, University of Waterloo, autor correspondente)
Ano2020
Volume83
Páginas101875
Data de publicação2020-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEvaluation and Program Planning (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0149-7189 • E-ISSN: 1873-7870
EditoraElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2020.101875
PMID33011561
OpenAlexW3087984167
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas85

Knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) has become an integral part of organizational practice. Evaluation of KTE, as well as knowledge products generated through this process, is important for understanding the effectiveness of KTE strategies. This scoping review aimed to identify tools and frameworks used to evaluate knowledge uptake and utilization (KUU). The search strategy included review of PubMed and Scopus databases, hand searching of relevant journals, and citation tracing. Over 6500 abstracts were screened; 292 full-text articles were shortlisted by two reviewers. Seventy-two articles described tools for evaluating KUU. A total of 23 tools could be generally applied to knowledge products/processes used in different sectors; 36 evaluation tools were designed for specific knowledge products (i.e., websites); 9 tools were discipline-specific (i.e., medical field), and four articles described evaluations of knowledge products/processes using alternative methods such as Google Analytics or qualitative methods. The majority of tools (n = 40, 56 %) focused on usability of a knowledge product or process. This scoping review identified various tools being used to assess the effectiveness and impact of KTE processes/products, however, the measures were as varied as the projects, and were often not designed to evaluate KTE in particular

Knowledge management · MEDLINE · Process (computing) · Scopus · Usability · Chemistry · Computer Science · Health Education and Validation · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility · Health Sciences Research and Education