Previously submitted to: Journal of Medical Internet Research (no longer under consideration since Mar 03, 2021)
Date Submitted: Jun 5, 2020
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The Use of Digital Storytelling as an Approach to Translating Research Knowledge: Scoping Review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Background:
A growing interest has centred on digital storytelling in health research, a multi-media presentation of a story using technology. The use of digital storytelling in knowledge translation (KT) is emerging as technology and healthcare address approaches of disseminating and transferring knowledge to key stakeholders.
Objective:
We conducted a scoping review of the literature available on the use of digital storytelling as a tool in KT interventions.
Methods:
Methods:
Six electronic databases were searched and screened for 4656 citations. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews was (PRISMA-ScR) was used to guide the review process. Two reviewers screened all citations and completed the full text review.
Results:
Results:
One hundred fourteen full texts were reviewed and twenty-one publications were analyzed. The publications were from nine countries and focused on an array of physical and mental health conditions. A broad range of interpretations of digital storytelling and a variety of KT interventions were identified with educational material for healthcare professionals (HCP) and other patients being the most predominantly form of digital storytelling.
Conclusions:
Conclusion: Using digital storytelling for KT can contribute to shared decision-making in healthcare and increase awareness in patients’ health related experiences. Concerns centred on the accuracy and reliability of some of the information available online and the impact of digital stories on knowledge action and implementation.
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