Building capacity for implementation—the KT Challenge

Abstract Background The KT Challenge program supports health care professionals to effectively implement evidence-based practices. Unlike other knowledge translation (KT) programs, this is grounded in capacity building, focuses on (HCPs), and uses a multi-component intervention. This study presents the evaluation of assess impact uptake, capacity, practice change. Methods used mixed-methods retrospective pre-post design involving surveys review documents such as teams’ final reports. Online collecting both quantitative qualitative data were deployed at four time points (after workshops, 6 months into implementation, end 2-year funded projects) measure (knowledge, skills, confidence) Qualitative was analyzed using general inductive approach non-parametric statistics. Results Participants reported statistically significant increases confidence across 6-month mark their projects, projects. In addition, check-in, practitioners improvements ability changes. first cohort program, teams who able complete half show demonstrable Conclusions successful improving HCPs changes has begun number areas. relevant variety working diverse settings relatively inexpensive implement. Like all improvement programs settings, challenges emerged stemming from high turnover staff limited some take anything beyond direct patient care. Efforts address these have been added subsequent cohorts ongoing will examine if they are successful. continued garner great interest among practitioners, even midst dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, shows promise for organizations looking better ways mobilize improve empower staff. contributes implementation science literature by providing description new model embedding skills settings.