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ArticleInternational journal of older people nursing2025

Improving Wound Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Development, Validation and Use of a Novel Knowledge Translation Framework.

Geertien Christelle Boersema, Yvonne Botma, Magda Mulder

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Geertien Christelle BoersemaSchool of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5091-7333
Yvonne BotmaSchool of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1462-4079
Magda MulderSchool of Nursing, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

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University of South Africa, Academic Qualification Improvement ProgrammeUniversity of the Free State, Postgraduate School Doctoral Bursaries
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Abstract

introductionWounds and skin conditions are common in residential aged care settings and can result in significant physical, psychosocial and economic impacts on residents and care systems. Ensuring high-quality evidence-based wound and skin care in residential aged care facilities is essential to promote resident well-being. However, the integration of such practices is a complex knowledge translation endeavour, influenced by contextual challenges. A comprehensive, systematic and theory-based framework can be used to guide the complex process. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a framework for wound care knowledge translation in residential aged care facilities.

methodA multi-method, three-phase design was used. Phase 1 involved two systematic reviews to identify elements from theoretical and empirical perspectives, resulting in a draft framework. Phase 2 consisted of an online participatory design workshop with 10 key stakeholders to contextualise the elements identified in Phase 1. In Phase 3, a two-round modified e-Delphi process was conducted with 11 international experts to refine and validate the framework.

resultsThe developed framework, which recognises knowledge translation as a process, comprises four vertical phases: pre-implementation, implementation, evaluation and sustainment. Additionally, it includes four horizontal components: Process steps, Adoption process, Values as a moral compass and Engagement for individual behaviour change and team development. Consensus was reached on the 'PAVE' framework's comprehensiveness, relevance, usability and value for guiding knowledge translation in residential aged care facilities.

conclusionThe PAVE framework offers a tool for implementation scientists, gerontology nurses and researchers to plan and guide knowledge translation for establishing evidence-based wound and skin care practices in residential aged care facilities, improving the quality and safety of care to older people. The framework holds potential for broader application across various interventions and healthcare settings. Future studies should explore the PAVE framework's effectiveness in diverse healthcare settings.

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Homes for the AgedNursing HomesQuality ImprovementTranslational Research, BiomedicalWounds and InjuriesAgedDelphi TechniqueHumanse‐Delphievidence‐basedframework developmentimplementationknowledge translationresidential aged care facilitieswound care

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