Answers 2025
knowledge translation definition - Answer - a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis,
dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health, provide
more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system
Occupational justice - Answer - rights, responsibilities, and access to occupational engagement that
provides health and QoL
Fidelity to intervention - Answer - -clear intervention details or manuals
-providing training
-attending to practitioner's beliefs
-monitoring feedback
knowledge translation flow chart - Answer - monitor knowledge use -select/tailor/implement
interventions
-assess barriers to knowledge use
-adapt knowledge to context
-evaluate outcomes
-sustain knowledge use
evidence based practice: 3 components - Answer - -practitioner expertise
-best evidence
-client goals/values/circumstances
what to consider for practitioner expertise? - Answer - -practitioner experience and skill development
, -training to complete assessments
-continuing ed
-mentoring
-EBP culture at facility
A new occupational therapist uses the following evaluation measures with a client: range of motion,
manual muscle testing, and grip/pinch strength testing. The occupational therapist demonstrated their
competency in using each evaluation tool with an experienced practitioner in the department. The
occupational therapist consulted the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab to gather clear administration protocols for
each measure to ensure reliable and valid evaluation results. What aspect of evidence-based practice is
missing from this evaluation? - Answer - -Asking clinical question
-Best evidence
-Practitioner expertise
*Client values and goals*
A manager for an occupational therapy department has limited funding for continuing education
conference attendance. The manager is focussing on productivity guidelines to ensure maximum billable
hours for each therapist. What barrier to knowledge translation is the manager presenting? - Answer -
*Work culture that does not support evidence-based practice*
-Limited access to databases for searching evidence
-Lack of fidelity to intervention implementation
-Insufficient mentors to provide appraisal of evidence
Which of the following is an example of an activity that supports knowledge translation? - Answer -
*Weekly journal club within a rehabilitation department*
-Creating a skills competency process annually
-Writing a policy limiting the use of new interventions
-Sharing a personal opinion about an intervention
Which of the following is a statement that supports gathering consistent and reliable outcome measures
in occupational thearpy practice? - Answer - *The outcome measures need to evaluate change over time
that are identified as clinically important changes.*