Table 1 Studies that focussed on transfer and implementation
Studies | Focus of study and evaluation or description method | Type of transfer | Target population |
|---|---|---|---|
Brady et. al. (2002) | Process evaluation of the feasibility and acceptability of implementing brief intervention for alcohol misuse | Decentralised transfer | Primary health care practitioners |
Clifford et al. (2009) | Systematic review of dissemination strategies for smoking, nutrition, alcohol misuse and physical inactivity interventions to health practitioners. | Review | Varied |
Gardner et al (2010) | Examines uptake and implementation of Audit and Best Practice for Chronic Disease project | Decentralised transfer approach linked with research program | Primary health care services |
Gardner [13] et al, (2011) | Reviews the challenges of implementing a primary health care quality improvement project in remote Australia and the South Pacific | Decentralised transfer approach linked with research program | Primary health care services |
Hunter et al (2004) | Evaluation of implementation of national recommendations for the clinical management of alcohol-related problems in Indigenous primary health care settings | Hierarchical transfer with utilisation influenced through workshops | Medical practitioners |
Kitchener and Jorm (2008) | Overview of the spread of the Mental Health First Aid program across Australia and internationally | Decentralised transfer linked with research program | Primary health care practitioners and community members |
McCalman et al (2009) | The role of participatory action research in transferring knowledge | Informal, grass-roots community transfer with research support | Young community members |
McKay et al. (2009) | Process evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of an across-community knowledge sharing suicide prevention project - Building Bridges | Informal, grass-roots transfer with research support | Community men and boys |
Mitchell (2006) | Impact and process evaluation of a well women's health program | Decentralised researcher-led approach | Primary health care practitioners and community women |
NSW Department of Health (2010) | Evaluates the NSW SmokeCheck Aboriginal Tobacco Prevention Project | Decentralised transfer approach | Across NSW |
Parker et al. (2006) | Describes the use of traditional Indigenous games in two schools and communities | Decentralised transfer approach | School children in remote communities |
Rowley et al. (2000) | Outcome evaluation of the Looma Healthy Lifestyle project | Informal, grass roots transfer with advice and support by researchers | Remote community members |
Sheehan et al. (2002) | Process evaluation of the acceptability of the mainstream Mind Matters Program | Decentralised transfer approach | School children in a remote community |
Tsey et al. (2004) | Process evaluation of adapting the Family Wellbeing Program | Informal, grass roots transfer with support by researchers. | School children in a remote community |
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Bailie et al. (2008) | Extension phase of Audit for Best Practice in Chronic Disease project to examine factors that influence uptake and sustainability | Decentralised transfer | Primary health care services |
Bailie et al. (2010) | Examine factors associated with variations in implementation of Audit for Best Practice in Chronic Disease project and effective strategies to enhance clinical performance and implementation | Decentralised transfer | Primary health care services |
Barnet and Kendall, (2011) | Process evaluation of the principles by which the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management program should be delivered to enhance Aboriginal engagement | Hierarchical transfer | People with chronic disease |
Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2010) | Description of the transfer of the Army Aboriginal community assistance program | Hierarchical transfer | Residents of remote communities |
Field et al. (2001) | Process evaluation of Laramba Family Wellness model | Decentralised transfer | Primary health care practitioners and community members |
Midford, Daly & Holmes (1994) | Provides a model for community involvement in the care of public drunks | Model for informal, grass roots transfer | Remote community members |
Wright et al. (2010) | Process evaluation of barriers to the implementation of the SAFE strategy – trachoma | Decentralised transfer | Primary and secondary health care and other professionals |