Table 2 Results of three documents retrieved from the individual searches including (1) customized Google search, (2) targeted university search and (3) consultation with administrators
From: Integrated knowledge translation guidelines for trainees in health research: an environmental scan
Included document | General characteristics | IAP2 level of engagement [22] | Engagement in research process [23] | Summary of IKT guideline content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Involving consumers in health and medical research [32] | Publication year: 2021 Located: customized Google search Format: PDF format | Collaborate | Engagement from project conception; throughout entire research process | • Guidelines were created in partnership with a health organization and knowledge translation service • Knowledge users were defined as anyone who may be affected by research • Encouraged a detailed plan for IKT • Encouraged an agreement document be signed by all parties involved • Identified the concept of a “research mentor” • Reported outcomes: improved relevancy and effectiveness of proposed research |
A manual for community based participatory research [31] | Publication year: 2013 Located: customized Google search Format: PDF format | Collaborate | Engagement from project conception; throughout entire research process | • Guidelines were created in partnership with a health organization and a university • Knowledge users were defined as anyone who may be affected by research • Defined IKT engagement planning as a cyclical process • Reported outcomes: improved relevancy and effectiveness of proposed research |
University of Alberta Student Participation Process Handbook [33] | Publication year: 2015 Located: targeted university website Format: PDF format | Engagement | Variable depending on the purpose of the engagement of the knowledge user | • Knowledge users are defined on the basis of the impact the decision/project has on an individual • An emphasis on including an engagement plan • No cited outcomes to using the resource |