About the Library of Knowledge Translation Resources (KT Library)
The KT Library is designed to provide information to NIDRR grantees and interested members of the public about a wide spectrum of knowledge translation and evidence-based resources. The Library is not meant to be inclusive of all available materials, but to offer access to some of the more useful sources and existing resources. Links are given with a brief description of the purpose or focus of each resource.
The KT Library will continue to grow as new resources are developed and identified. If you have a resource to suggest, please use the Submit KT Resource form.
The current categories of information in the KT Library include:
- Articles and Publications
- Reporting Checklists
- Evidence-based Guidelines
- Organizations with Areas of Focus in KT
- Models of Knowledge Translation
- Online Training for Evidence-Based Information
- Research Registries
- Registry of Systematic Reviews
Articles and Publications
NCDDR staff reviewed a number of articles and publications, developed a brief abstract, and assigned ratings based on strength of evidence, consumer orientation, and readability. For more information on these ratings, see the KT Library Descriptor Scales.
A complete listing of articles and publications is presented in alphabetical order by author. Articles are also listed for specific topics:
- Measurement of KT Outcomes
- Knowledge Translation
- Knowledge Value Mapping
- Research Quality
- Standards of Evidence and Evidence Grading
- Systematic Review
Reporting Checklists
The NCDDR has collected a number of reporting checklists. Standardized checklists for reporting research have been developed by groups of researchers, clinicians and editors, to improve the clarity and completeness of research reporting in the professional and research literature.
Evidence-based Guidelines
Evidence-based guidelines (also called clinical practice guidelines) are intended to identify generally recommended interventions to be considered by a knowledgeable healthcare provider.
Organizations with Areas of Focus in KT
The NCDDR has identified a number of organizations with areas of focus in Knowledge Translation, including evidence-based information and systematic reviews.
Models of Knowledge Translation
Knowledge translation addresses the issue of utilization of evidence-based research. A number of models have been developed to provide guidance for KT planning by encouraging the participation of both researchers and users.
Online Training for Evidence-Based Information
Links are provided to a number of Web-based training modules and other online training opportunities related to evidence-based medicine, evidence-based practice, and systematic reviews.
Research Registries
Research registries record and maintain documentation on study abstracts, research designs, funding, study status, results, and/or research volunteer opportunities. Such registries are increasing in popularity and use for consumers and providers in domains such as medicine, rehabilitation, dentistry, nursing, and education.
Registry of Systematic Reviews
The NCDDR has developed this Registry to gather in one place systematic reviews of research studies on disability and rehabilitation topics salient to researchers, persons with disabilities, their families, and service providers.
