Building Capacity for Patient-Oriented Research: Utilizing Decision Aids to Translate Evidence into Practice, Policy and Outcomes

Healthc Q. 2022 Apr;24(SP):37-43. doi: 10.12927/hcq.2022.26776.

Abstract

Background: The aim of this project was to engage with patient partners to translate knowledge about the decision aids and develop a scaling-up strategy for wider effects and reach.

Method: This project was guided by the World Health Organization and IDEAS (Integrate, Design, Assess and Share) frameworks for design thinking (e.g., ideating creative strategies), dissemination (e.g., sharing locally and widely) and scalability.

Results: We engaged 132 stakeholders in six webinars, had 321 total page views of the decision aids and conducted 16 interviews to determine revisions to the design of the decision aids before scalability.

Conclusion: Patient-partner collaborations assisted with design thinking, dissemination and scalability.

MeSH terms

  • Capacity Building*
  • Decision Support Techniques
  • Humans
  • Policy*
  • Research Design