Development of an information management knowledge transfer framework for evidence-based occupational therapy

Anita L Hamilton; Jo Coldwell-Neilson; Annemieke Craig

doi:10.1108/VINE-12-2012-0051

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Development of an information management knowledge transfer framework for evidence-based occupational therapy

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Development of an information management knowledge transfer framework for evidence-based occupational therapy

Anita L Hamilton, Jo Coldwell-Neilson and Annemieke Craig

VINE, Vol.44(1), pp.59-93

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/VINE-12-2012-0051

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Information Systems

information management

knowledge transfer framework

occupational therapy

Purpose - Digital technology has changed how people interact with information and each other. Being able to access and share information ensures healthcare practitioners can keep abreast of new and ever changing information and improve services. The purpose of this paper is to present an Information Management - Knowledge Transfer (IM-KT) Framework which emerged from a study looking at digital literacy in the occupational therapy profession. Design/methodology/approach - The research was undertaken in three stages. First an in-depth literature review was undertaken, which enabled the creation of an initial conceptual framework which in turn, informed the second stage of the research: the development of a survey about the use of digital technologies. Occupational therapy students, academics and practitioners across five different countries completed the survey, after which refinements to the framework were made. The IM-KT framework presented in this paper emerged as a result of the third stage of the study, which was completed using the Delphi technique where 18 experts were consulted over four rounds of qualitative questionnaires. Findings - The IM-KT framework assists individuals and groups to better understand how information management and knowledge transfer occurs. The framework highlights the central role of information literacy and digital literacy and the influence of context on knowledge transfer activities. Originality/value - The IM-KT framework delineates clearly between information and knowledge and demonstrates the essential role of information literacy and digital literacy in the knowledge era. This framework was developed for the occupational therapy profession and may be applicable to other professions striving to keep up to date with best evidence.

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Title: Development of an information management knowledge transfer framework for evidence-based occupational therapy
Authors: Anita L Hamilton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Jo Coldwell-Neilson (Author) - Deakin University
Annemieke Craig (Author) - Deakin University
Publication details: VINE, Vol.44(1), pp.59-93
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1108/VINE-12-2012-0051
ISSN: 0305-5728
Copyright note: Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. This article is © Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448721402621
Output Type: Journal article

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