Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Nov 22, 2023
Open Peer Review Period: Nov 22, 2023 - Feb 5, 2024
Date Accepted: Apr 13, 2024
(closed for review but you can still tweet)
Bridging the Knowledge-to-Action Gap: The Power of Rapid Reviews in Evidence-Based Virtual Healthcare
ABSTRACT
Despite the surge of popularity of virtual healthcare services as a means of delivering healthcare through technology, the integration of research evidence into practice remains a challenge. Rapid reviews, a type of time-efficient evidence syntheses, offer a potential solution to bridge the gap between knowledge and action. This article aims to highlight the experiences of the Fraser Health Authority’s Virtual Health team in conducting rapid reviews. This article discusses the experiences of the Virtual Health team in conducting 15 rapid reviews over the course of 1.5 years and the benefit of involving diverse stakeholders including researchers, project and clinical leads, and students and for the creation of user-friendly knowledge products to summarize results. The Virtual Health team found rapid reviews to be a valuable tool for evidence-informed decision-making in virtual healthcare. Involving stakeholders and focusing on implementation considerations are crucial for maximizing the impact of rapid reviews. Healthcare decision-makers are encouraged to consider implementing rapid review processes to improve the translation of research evidence into practice, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and promoting a culture of evidence-informed care.
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