Taking an integrated knowledge translation approach in research to develop the CONSORT-Equity 2017 reporting guideline: an observational study
2019
Objective We describe the use of an integrated
knowledge translation(KT) approach in the development of the
CONsolidated StandardsOf
Reporting Trialsextension for equity (‘CONSORT-Equity 2017’), and advisory board-research team members’ (‘the team’) perceptions of the integrated KT process. Design This is an observational study to describe team processes and experience with a structured integrated KT approach to develop CONSORT-Equity 2017. Participant observation to describe team processes and a survey were used with the 38 team members. Setting Use of the CONSORT health research reporting guideline contributes to an evidence base for health systems decision-making, and CONSORT-Equity 2017 may improve reporting about
health equity-relevant evidence. An integrated KT research approach engages knowledge users (those for whom the research is meant to be useful) with researchers to
co-developresearch evidence and is more likely to produce findings that are applied in practice or policy. Participants Researchers adopted an integrated KT approach and invited knowledge users to form a team. Results An integrated KT approach was used in the development of CONSORT-Equity 2017 and structured replicable steps. The process for
co-developingthe reporting guideline involved two stages: (1) establishing guiding features for
co-developmentand (2) research actions that supported the
co-developmentof the reporting guideline. Stage 1 consisted of four steps: finding common ground, forming an advisory board, committing to ethical guidance and clarifying theoretical research assumptions. Bound by the stage 1 guiding features of an integrated KT approach, stage 2 consisted of five steps during which studies for consensus-based reporting guidelines were conducted. Of 38 team members, 25 (67.5%) completed a survey about their perceptions of the integrated KT approach. Conclusions An integrated KT approach can be used to engage a team to
co-developreporting guidelines. Further study is needed to understand the use of an integrated KT approach in the development of reporting guidelines.
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