Developing Definitions for a Knowledge Exchange Intervention in Health Policy and Program Agencies: Reflections on Process and Value
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| Title: | Developing Definitions for a Knowledge Exchange Intervention in Health Policy and Program Agencies: Reflections on Process and Value |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Haynes, Abby, Turner, Tari, Redman, Sally, Milat, Andrew J., Moore, Gabriel |
| Source: | International Journal of Social Research Methodology. 2015 18(2):145-159. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Intervention, Health Services, Foreign Countries, Definitions, Public Health, Public Policy, Outcome Measures, Research Utilization |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13645579.2014.921457 |
| ISSN: | 1364-5579 |
| Abstract: | The development of definitions is an integral part of the research process but is often poorly described. This paper details the iterative development of five definitions: Policy, Health policy-maker, Health policy agency, Policy documents, and Research findings. We describe the challenges of developing definitions in a large multidisciplinary team and the important methodological repercussions. We identify four factors that were most helpful in this process: (1) An emphasis on fit-for-purpose functionality, (2) Consultation with in-context experts, (3) Our willingness to amend terms as well as definitions, and to revisit some methods and goals as a consequence, and (4) Agreement that we would satisfice: accept 'good enough' solutions rather than struggle for optimality and consensus. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 35 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1191066 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The development of definitions is an integral part of the research process but is often poorly described. This paper details the iterative development of five definitions: Policy, Health policy-maker, Health policy agency, Policy documents, and Research findings. We describe the challenges of developing definitions in a large multidisciplinary team and the important methodological repercussions. We identify four factors that were most helpful in this process: (1) An emphasis on fit-for-purpose functionality, (2) Consultation with in-context experts, (3) Our willingness to amend terms as well as definitions, and to revisit some methods and goals as a consequence, and (4) Agreement that we would satisfice: accept 'good enough' solutions rather than struggle for optimality and consensus. |
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| ISSN: | 1364-5579 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13645579.2014.921457 |
