The success of video and written implementation strategies for knowledge translation in nursing and allied health: a

novel helix randomised study

Mitchell Sarkies, BAppSc (Phty) PhD Candidate, Monash University Mitchell.Sarkies@monash.edu

Coauthors: A/Prof Stephen Maloney Dr Mark Symmons Prof Terry Haines

Evidence Translation in Allied Health (EviTAH)

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Background

Evidence Translation in Allied Health (EviTAH)

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Helix counterbalanced design

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Chapter 9: video vs written implementation strategies

Health context Implementation strategy Control Written Video

Bedside pressure sensor alarms to prevent falls

6/44 (14%) 8/38 (21%) 15/37 (39%)

Falls prevention education materials alone without follow-up from a health professional

10/37 (27%) 14/44 (32%) 18/38 (47%)

Physical activity as an adjunct treatment after diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis

26/38 (68%) 27/37 (73%) 31/44 (70%)