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Table 5 Definitions of Context Variables Adapted from the Alberta Context Tool Developed by Estabrooks et al. [14]

From: The role of organizational context in moderating the effect of research use on pain outcomes in hospitalized children: a cross sectional study

Context Variable

Definition

Leadership

The actions of formal leaders in the unit that influence change and improve unit practice

Culture

The way that ‘we do things’ in the work units to reflect work culture

Evaluation

The process of using data to assess group/team performance

Social Capital

The stock of active connections among people (e.g., bonding, bridging, and linking)

Formal Interactions

Formal exchanges between individuals through scheduled activities to promote the transfer of knowledge

Informal Interactions

Informal exchanges between individuals to promote the transfer of knowledge

Structural/Electronic Resources

The structural and electronic components that facilitate the accessibility and use of knowledge

Organizational Slack Staff

The availability of staff to promote successful adaptation to meet internal and external pressures

Organizational Slack Time

The availability of time to promote successful adaptation to meet internal and external pressures

Organizational Slack Space

The availability of space, to promote successful adaptation to meet internal and external pressures