Journal article
Successful knowledge translation intervention in long-term care: final results from the vitamin D and osteoporosis study (ViDOS) pilot cluster randomized controlled trial
Abstract
BackgroundFew studies have systematically examined whether knowledge translation (KT) strategies can be successfully implemented within the long-term care (LTC) setting. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of a multifaceted, interdisciplinary KT intervention for improving the prescribing of vitamin D, calcium and osteoporosis medications over 12-months.MethodsWe conducted a pilot, cluster randomized controlled trial in 40 LTC homes (21 …
Authors
Kennedy CC; Ioannidis G; Thabane L; Adachi JD; Marr S; Giangregorio LM; Morin SN; Crilly RG; Josse RG; Lohfeld L
Journal
Trials, Vol. 16, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2015
DOI
10.1186/s13063-015-0720-3
ISSN
1468-6708
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overBone Density Conservation AgentsCalciumCooperative BehaviorDietary SupplementsDrug PrescriptionsEducation, Medical, ContinuingEducation, Nursing, ContinuingFemaleHomes for the AgedHumansInservice TrainingInterdisciplinary CommunicationLong-Term CareMaleNursing HomesOdds RatioOntarioOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesPatient Care TeamPilot ProjectsPractice Patterns, Physicians'Quality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareTime FactorsTranslational Research, BiomedicalTreatment OutcomeVitamin D