The effect of knowledge translation procedures on application of information from a continuing education conference.

PURPOSE

This study investigated the effect of knowledge translation procedures as part of a continuing education conference for pediatric physical therapists on knowledge and frequency of use of tests and measures.

METHODS

All attendees (28) were invited to complete a baseline self-report survey on knowledge and frequency of use of skills related to the use of standardized measures. Eleven attendees participated in the additional knowledge translation activities, including a 90-minute session during the conference and follow-up online interaction.

RESULTS

On the baseline survey, conference attendees rated themselves higher on frequency of use compared with knowledge. The 8 conference attendees who completed the follow-up survey rated themselves higher in some aspects of knowledge and frequency of use of the skills related to standardized assessment.

CONCLUSIONS

The knowledge translation activities were easy to implement and led to positive changes in level of knowledge and frequency of use of tests and measures.