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Table 6 Outcomes for Key Performance Indicators

From: Longitudinal evaluation of a knowledge translation role in occupational therapy

Domain

Indicator

Outcome

Academic

Undertake and develop specific research projects / streams in collaboration with clinicians

10 clinician led articles published or accepted for publication [52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60], with a further 5 currently under peer view

100% conversion rate to publications (either published or in development) for research projects to date

17 conference presentations at local, state and international conferences

$150,000 AUD in grant and fellowship funding

 

Supervision of higher degree by research students

Three students successfully completed (honours and masters) and one student current enrolled (honours).

Research Production

Undertake and develop specific research projects / streams in collaboration with clinicians

28 active research projects currently underway – 7 in data collection phase, 5 in the data analysis phase and 16 in the dissemination phase. Projects in all program areas – youth, adult and aged mental health.

 

Individual and group mentorship of clinicians and other stakeholders at all stages of the research and knowledge translation process

1:1 mentorship of a named clinician for each current project

Research Culture

Supporting the translation of research and knowledge into practice, by embedding evidence into policies and practices across the organisation

Five or more examples of knowledge translation identified each year. E.g. changes to documentation practices, implementation of guidelines, increased secondary consultations

 

Undertake leadership roles within networks and governance structures, and exert positive influence through these roles

Occupational therapy representation in all Research Committee, Consumer and Carer Advisory, Discipline Lead, Executive and local service meetings.

 

Adoption of co-production as a guiding principle for the occupational therapy research program

Process for co-production currently being developed collaboratively with Consumer and Carer Advisory Group

 

Establishment and maintenance of strategic collaborations and networks at multiple levels (i.e. local, state, national and international)

Maintenance of existing partnerships with universities and health services

Formulation of memorandums of understanding with universities and other organisations (including health services and industry partners)

Hosting and development of annual regional occupational therapy in mental health research symposium

 

Demonstrate and document on-going development of research and knowledge translation culture

Development and annual review of Occupational Therapy Research Strategy, and associated Annual Report

  1. Note: AUD = Australian Dollars