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Table 1 Outcomes of the integrated knowledge translation process as reported by school principals

From: Integrated knowledge translation in population health intervention research: a case study of implementation and outcomes from a school-based project

 

% (n)

Use of research evidence

 

 Aware of School Report (n = 18)

83% (15)

 Partially or fully read School Report (n = 18)

52% (11)

 Thought research evidence in School Report might be useful (n = 11)

91% (10)

 Research evidence presented in a way they could understand (n = 10)

100% (10)

Conceptual knowledge use

 ‘Sometimes’ or ‘often’ thought about the School Report (n = 10)

70% (7)

 Made other school staff and partners aware of the School Report (n = 10)

70% (7)

 Discussed the School Report with school staff and partners from your school (n = 10)

70% (7)

 Discussed the School Report with school staff and partners from other schools (n = 10)

30% (3)

 Cited the School Report in school documents (e.g. parent newsletters, continuous school improvement plans) (n = 9)

44% (4)

 The School Report introduced a new idea or way of thinking to support health promotion at the school (n = 9)

67% (6)

 The School Report changed beliefs about a particular approach to support health promotion (n = 9)

33% (3)

Instrumental knowledge use

 Attributed the partial of full adoption of a new practice or the implementation of a health promotion practice as a result of the School Report (n = 9)

89% (8)