Consumer-led knowledge translation: leveraging patient networks to disseminate Cochrane Reviews

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Authors
Brachaniec M1, Gunderson J2, Rader T1, Busch A3, Bidonde J1, Ward N1
1Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group, Canada
2Consumer MSK Group, Peripheral Vascucular Group, Canada
3University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Abstract
Objectives:

(1) To use a structured approach to discuss and prioritise evidence based knowledge translation strategies to disseminate the results of a series of Cochrane Reviews on exercise for fibromyalgia to consumers; (2) To use workshop proceedings to guide plans to disseminate review results to consumers in order to facilitate shared decision making and self-management.

Description:

While exercise is a key element in fibromyalgia management, patient access to high quality treatment information is limited. To improve this access, the fibromyalgia and exercise review team is developing a knowledge translation plan to share review results with consumers as widely as possible through established national and international patient organizations and communication networks. This workshop will assist this review team to gather stakeholder input on this dissemination strategy. The consumer-facilitator will summarize evidence based dissemination strategies for consumers; and use a structured, nominal group technique (Van de Ven & Delbecq, 1971) to generate, discuss and prioritize ideas in terms of potential impact and feasibility. Full participant engagement and feedback will be encouraged using this dynamic and collaborative group technique. Workshop results will inform plans for the fibromyalgia and exercise review team to share results with patients to facilitate shared decision making and self-management.