Knowledge Of Best Practices Research Articles

It Takes a Village - or Does It? A Longitudinal Analysis of Social Support in Teen Mothers and its Relationship to Maternal Self-Esteem Around Parenting

lescents. Response rate was 52%. Predictor variables included knowledge about healthcare consent laws on emergency services, contraception, drug treatment and STIs, knowledge about reporting requirements on statutory rape, drug use and child abuse including sex with minors, knowledge of federal research regulations and SAHM guidelines, and self-efficacy in reviewing protocols. For the outcome variable, participants read a brief hypothetical research scenario of a single, anonymous survey of 11-14 year-olds about their sexual behaviors, including oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Participants were asked to provide a pediatric risk categorization and to state whether they felt it was approvable. We created a composite outcome variable combining correct risk classification (Category 1) and assessment of approvability, with higher scores indicating correct risk categorization and approvability. Structural equation modeling (AMOS 21.0; all p<.05) was invoked to evaluate structural relationships. Results: Participants (N total 1⁄4 159) included 9 IRB staff, 68 IRB membersand117 investigators (multiplerolespossible). Investigators included both adolescent researchers as well as subspecialists such as pediatric oncologists and gastroenterologists whose research includes adolescent aged participants. 41% of the sample correctly identified the scenario as a risk category 1 and 53% reported it as approvable. Respondents who correctly answered about Indiana healthcareconsent lawforsexually transmitteddiseasediagnosisand treatment scored better on their overall assessment of the scenario’s risk category and approvability (B1⁄4 .22). Knowing that providers do notneed to report consensual sex between two14-year-olds similarly scored better on their overall assessment of the scenario’s risk categoryandapprovability (B1⁄4 .12).However, beliefs thatadolescentmay consent for contraception services predicted lower scores (B 1⁄4 -.17). Other predictors were non-significant. Conclusions: Risk categorization and approval of adolescent protocols is related to clinical knowledge of health care consent laws and mandated reporting requirements. The negative association of beliefs about consent for contraception may be due to Indiana law’s silence on the issue and resultant misperceptions. Our findings suggest that adolescent providers, with their intimate knowledge of adolescent-related laws, regulations and best practices, may be positioned best to evaluate adolescent research, and that IRBs should have adolescent health representation on their boards. Sources of Support: IU Health Values Grant.

Accelerated Role of Foreign Banks in India: Way Forward

Banking sector in India is well diversified. Banking sector in India, as a group is categorized as Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs). It comprises Public Sector Banks (PSBs) having 70 per cent market share of banking business, New generation Private Sector Banks (NPSBs)- 17 per cent, Old generation Private Sector Banks (OPSBs)- 5 percent, Foreign Banks (FBs) – 6 per cent and others 2 per cent. With financial inclusion on robust expansion mode, banks are set to play greater role in supporting reviving Indian economy. The key challenges in the banking industry revolve around (a) improvement in the asset quality, (b) dipping margins, (c) underused technology led delivery channels, (d) non-optimization of Financial Inclusion infrastructure (e) lack of product innovation (f) changing dynamics of regulatory and government guidelines (g) augmentation of capital to meet Basel –III norms (h) HR -Succession planning, nurturing leadership, Retention and talent management and so on. Recognizing the increased role of FBs in India, RBI released the “Road map for presence of foreign banks in India” in 2005 laying out a two track and gradualist approach aimed at increasing the efficiency and stability of the banking sector. One track was the consolidation of the domestic banking system, both in private and public sectors, and the second track was the gradual development of presence of foreign banks in a synchronized manner. It was followed by RBI issued a discussion paper released in Jan 2011 on the status of FBs and final guidelines were issued in November 2013. This paper brings to fore the role of FBs, performance track record, their business model, collaborative capabilities and projects their future role in the new RBI dispensation. The enhanced role of FBs foreseen by RBI in future due to their immense technological capabilities, capital and knowledge of international best practices earns them a ‘near national status’. The recent guidance of RBI to strengthen the role of FBs is in right direction. Hence, the current move to strengthen their presence in India through mergers/acquisitions, WOS and near National status is a right step that is well poised to develop the core values of Indian banking system.

Randomized evaluation of a web-based tool for designing function-based behavioral intervention plans

Challenging behaviors are prevalent in children with autism and can have a negative impact on a variety of child outcomes. The creation of good-quality behavior intervention plans is critical to decreasing challenging behaviors but little previous research has developed or evaluated practical tools for designing intervention plans. This study consisted of a randomized evaluation of a web-based tool designed to aid clinicians in choosing treatment procedures for inclusion in behavior intervention plans. The effects of the tool were assessed on the inclusion of three types of intervention components that likely contribute to the quality of intervention plans: (1) function-based intervention components, (2) evidence-based intervention components, and (3) non-punishment-based intervention components. Use of the web-based behavior intervention plan builder produced a statistically significant increase in the inclusion of function-based intervention components but no statistically significant effect was observed on the other two measures. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for improving the quality of behavior intervention plans, as well as the dissemination of knowledge of best practices in behavioral intervention.

Musculoskeletal symptoms amongst clinical radiologists and the implications of reporting environment ergonomics--a multicentre questionnaire study.

This multicentre study aimed to assess compliance of the reporting environment with best ergonomic practice and to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms related to working as a radiologist. All 148 radiology trainees and consultants in 10 hospitals across the region were invited to complete a musculoskeletal symptoms and reporting ergonomics questionnaire. Best ergonomic reporting practice was defined, following literature review, as being able to alter the following: monitor, desk, chair and armrest height, chair back support, ambient light, and temperature. The frequency that these facilities were available and how often they were used was determined. One hundred and twenty-three out of 148 (83%) radiologists responded, and 38% reported radiology-associated occupational injury. Lower back discomfort was the commonest radiology associated musculoskeletal symptom (41%). Only 13% of those with occupational injury sought the advice of occupational health. No reporting environments conformed completely to best ergonomic practice. Where certain facilities were available, less than a third of radiologists made personal ergonomic adjustments prior to starting a reporting session. Radiologists who had good self-assessed knowledge of best ergonomic practice had significantly less back discomfort than those with poor self-assessed knowledge (P < 0.005). We demonstrated high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms amongst radiologists. Poor compliance of the reporting environment with best ergonomic practice, in combination with our other findings of a low level of ergonomic awareness, low rates of making ergonomic adjustments and seeking appropriate help, may be implicated. We hope this study raises awareness of this issue and helps prevent long-term occupational injury amongst radiologists from poor ergonomic practice.

Pavement cold in-place recycling with hydraulic binders: the state of the art in France

The French road network, 95% of which consists of flexible and semi-rigid pavements, lends itself a priori well to in-place recycling. This article provides a summary of existing knowledge and rules of best practice with respect to the technique of cold in situ pavement reclaiming using hydraulic binders. The various aspects of this process are described in detail. The first approach is structural, it includes pavement mechanics and protection against frost/thaw. The second approach relates to the geometric rehabilitation of the facility. Lastly, the very significant sustainable development aspects are developed. For each of the aspects mentioned above, the general principles, the selection criteria for recycling equipment and binder, the assessment and control methodology are presented. The know-how specific to the various fields of applications is detailed. Typical examples are given.

WORKSHOP PROCESS OPTIMIZATION BASED ON THE COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE OF WORKSHOP EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN AFTER-SALES INTELLIGENCE OF MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

The collective intelligence of Mercedes-Benz cars after-sales specialists, which includes customer service, car maintenance and repair, is captured in a large number of disparate and unconnected databases. It must be accessed through different retrieval systems and the information fragments found must be linked manually. In addition, best-practice and experience knowledge of workshop employees in maintenance, service and repair is not systematically gathered and evaluated. In this paper, we introduce a new method and support system for bootstrapping improvement of such workshop processes by system. Our method makes latent semantic links between information elements kept in different databases explicit in the form of an ontology whose links are used in subsequent retrieval processes. Frequent successful uses of individual links by the workshop employees increase their statistical weight in future retrieval processes supported by an ontology-based integrated retrieval system. Therefore, the ontology uses the collective intelligence of the workshop employees in order to optimize the search for relevant documents.

Undergraduate Preparedness and Partnerships to Enhance Diversity in Kinesiology

Diversity and inclusion in Kinesiology is needed to ensure the future professionals of tomorrow engage in recognizing the shared fabric of science and inquiry. Initiatives targeting inclusion and diversity have shown promise in bridging the existing gap. Vital to this process is the role of faculty, administrators and students in providing academic support and paracurricular exposure to the field of Kinesiology. Historical perspectives and knowledge of best practices shape the conversation regarding innovative 21st century options deemed necessary for meeting this challenge. Our review describes programs that strengthen the preparedness of undergraduate students. In addition, we outline existing strategies leading to effective partnerships between undergraduate and graduate institutions. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the achievement of excellence and enhance each institution's ability to accomplish its academic mission and to serve its constituents.

From Cradle-to-Grave at the Nanoscale: Gaps in U.S. Regulatory Oversight along the Nanomaterial Life Cycle

Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) promise great benefits for society, yet our knowledge of potential risks and best practices for regulation are still in their infancy. Toward the end of better practices, this paper analyzes U.S. federal environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations using a life cycle framework. It evaluates their adequacy as applied to ENMs to identify gaps through which emerging nanomaterials may escape regulation from initial production to end-of-life. High scientific uncertainty, a lack of EHS and product data, inappropriately designed exemptions and thresholds, and limited agency resources are a challenge to both the applicability and adequacy of current regulations. The result is that some forms of engineered nanomaterials may escape federal oversight and rigorous risk review at one or more stages along their life cycle, with the largest gaps occurring at the postmarket stages, and at points of ENM release to the environment. Oversight can be improved through pending regulatory reforms, increased research and development for the monitoring, control, and analysis of environmental and end-of-life releases, introduction of periodic re-evaluation of ENM risks, and fostering a "bottom-up" stewardship approach to the responsible management of risks from engineered nanomaterials.

In-house PCR practical knowledge: a sufficient validation according to NF EN ISO 15189?

As far as molecular biology is concerned, numerous are laboratories using in-house method. Used since many years, medical biologists have often a good practical knowledge about them. According to ISO 15189 accreditation, is this knowledge sufficient for the validation of these methods? We have asked this question ourselves about our in-house Leishmaniasis PCR.

Emergy evaluation of environmental sustainability of poultry farming that produces products with organic claims on the outskirts of mega-cities in China

With increasing concerns about food safety and the enhanced purchasing power of people in China, organic agricultural production for domestic consumption is booming, primarily on the outskirts of megacities. The aim of this study was to perform an emergy evaluation of the environmental sustainability of two typical kinds of poultry farms with organic claims in a suburb of Beijing, i.e., a backyard rearing system and an orchard rearing system. The results of a similar evaluation conducted in Italy were also used for reference and comparison. The results show that the two poultry farming systems in China had poor environmental sustainability, with ESI values less than 1, despite the fact that they had used no antibiotics and chemicals, and were trying to increase free range for chickens. The two systems in China were superior to conventional production systems, but inferior to the grass organic farming system used in Italy, as demonstrated by the indicator comparisons of EYR, ELR and ESI. In light of the potential for decreasing environmental pressure, enhancing ecological complexity (indicated by EmExR) and increasing overall sustainability, raising poultry in forests or orchards is a good alternative choice in rural China. Nevertheless, organic farming practices in China are experiencing challenges on many levels: (1) they conflict with China's food safety strategy; (2) they are often having small scale operations; (3) they lack knowledge of best production practices; and (4) they have a bad reputation with the credit system.

“You Need Some Laugh Bones!”

The purpose of this study was to examine how a White teacher (Gina) responded to African American Language (AAL) in ways that situated students as valuable members of a high school English classroom. This 5-month qualitative study in a 10th grade classroom drew from positioning theory and discourse analysis to make sense of classroom interactions with AAL. Findings show that although Gina was not fluent in AAL, she leveraged it in ways that positioned students as members of the literacy community by doing the following: (a) opening opportunities for students to use AAL in ways that contributed to the community, (b) not dismissing or ridiculing the use of AAL, and (c) maintaining a classroom of respect when AAL was used in ways that disrespected that community. Implications from the study suggest that teaching high school English is not only about knowledge of content or best practices but also about leveraging multiple languages in ways that position students as participants of a literacy community.

西藏草地多项供给及调节服务相互作用的时空演变规律

PDF HTML阅读 XML下载 导出引用 引用提醒 西藏草地多项供给及调节服务相互作用的时空演变规律 DOI: 10.5846/stxb201305070958 作者: 作者单位: 中国科学院地理科学与资源研究所,中国科学院地理科学与资源研究所,中国科学院地理科学与资源研究所,西藏自治区高原生物研究所,中国农业大学信息与电气工程学院,中国科学院地理科学与资源研究所 作者简介: 通讯作者: 中图分类号: 基金项目: 国家自然科学青年基金(31200364);"西部之光"人才培养计划项目(20100309);西藏自治区生态重大科技专项(Z2012C07G03) Spatiotemporal variation of interacting relationships among multiple provisioning and regulating services of Tibet grassland ecosystem Author: Affiliation: Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research,,,,,Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research Fund Project: 摘要 | 图/表 | 访问统计 | 参考文献 | 相似文献 | 引证文献 | 资源附件 | 文章评论 摘要:基于统计数据及MODIS产品,计算西藏草地2000与2010年载畜支持服务、肉类供给服务、水源涵养服务和碳吸收服务的功能量。构建Pearson相关系数、总生态系统服务(TES)、供给-调节服务互竞指数(TO),分析了4项生态系统服务相互作用关系随纬度、海拔及时间变化的规律。结果表明:西藏草地两项供给服务和两项调节服务之间分别为相互协同作用,且随时空变化不大。供给服务和调节服务之间的相互作用随海拔和纬度升高时,基本由相互竞争转变为相互协同,在高纬度时则无相互作用。4项服务在低纬度及低海拔呈相互竞争关系时,其生态系统服务总体水平也较低,中纬度及中高海拔呈协同关系时,其总体水平较高。从2000年到2010年,西藏草地4项生态系统服务皆发生较大变化。在变化中,12%的草地供给服务与调节服务发生相互竞争作用,33%的草地则为相互协同关系。发生相互竞争作用的草地主要集中在中低纬度的一江两河地区,而相互协同的区域主要为藏北羌塘高原中南部。 Abstract:In 2000 and 2010, we quantified four ecosystem services in Tibet's grassland ecosystem using recorded data and MODIS products. These four services were: grazing support, meat provisioning, water conservation and carbon sequestration. We established three indices: the Pearson correlation coefficient, total ecosystem services (TES) and a tradeoff index (TO). The interacting relationships among the four ecosystem services were analyzed using these three indices, taking into account the variation of interacting relationships, latitude, elevation and time. Positive Pearson correlation coefficients reflected the synergistic relationship between one pair of ecosystem services, with a negative correlation coefficient reflecting the tradeoff relationship. TES showed the total level of the supply of multiple ecosystem services. TO demonstrated the degree of the tradeoffs for one pair of ecosystem services. The results showed that two provisioning services-grazing support and meat provisioning-were synergistic, as were the two regulating services. Across the Tibetan plateau from 2000 to 2010, there was quite limited spatial or temporal variation in the synergetic relationships. However, the interacting relationships between the provisioning services and the two regulating services were variable. At lower latitude or elevation area of the Tibet, the provisioning services of grazing support and meat provisioning service were tradeoffs with both the regulating services of water conservation and carbon absorption service. However, as the latitude or elevation increased, the relationships between one provisioning service and one regulating service changed from tradeoffs to synergies. The synergetic relationships became weaker and even disappeared at the higher latitude area on the Tibetan Plateau. The TES coefficient also varied responding to the changing latitude and elevation. When latitude or elevation increased, the TES coefficient increased from a moderate level to a peak, then declined to near zero at high latitude or elevation. By comparing the changing curves in the Pearson correlation coefficient and TES, additional results showed that the total ecosystem service level was lower when the ecosystem services were tradeoffs and higher when they acted in synergy. From 2000 to 2010, there was little difference between the curves of Pearson correlation coefficient and TES responding to latitude or elevation variations. This suggested that the spatial variation mechanisms of interacting relationships among multiple ecosystem services did not differ much through time. However, from 2000 to 2010, all four grassland ecosystem services in Tibet changed. The variation in ecosystem services, including provisioning services, showed tradeoffs with regulating services in 12% of the grasslands and a synergetic effect in 33% grassland. The areas where provisioning services showed a tradeoff with regulating services during the changes occurring between 2000 and 2010 were located in the watershed of the Yarlung Zangbo, Nianchu and Lhasa rivers. The areas where provisioning services synergized with regulating services during the change between 2000 and 2010 were mainly located at the south edge of North Tibetan plateau. Our investigation of the spatiotemporal variation of interacting relationships among multiple provisioning and regulating services will contribute to the knowledge of best management practices in the Tibetan grassland ecosystem and concurrently promote grassland production and ecological security. 参考文献 相似文献 引证文献

Intelligent Decisions Modeling for Energy Saving in Lifts:An Application for Kleemann Hellas Elevators

The present work proposes a methodological approach for modeling decisions regarding energy reduction in an elevator. This is achieved with the integration of existing as well as acquired knowledge, in a decision module implemented in the electronics of an elevator. So far, elevators do not exploit information regarding their recent usage. In the developed system decisions are driven based on information arising from monitoring the use of the elevator. Monitoring provides various records of usage which consequently are used to predict elevator’s future usage and to adapt accordingly its functioning. Till now, there are only elevators that encompass in their electronics algorithms with if then rules in order to control elevator’s functioning. However, these if then rules are based only on good practice knowledge of similar elevators installed in similar buildings. Even this knowledge which unavoidably is associated with uncertainty is not encoded in a mathematically consisted way in the algorithms. The design, the implementation and a first pilot evaluation study of an elevator’s intelligent decision module are presented. The study concludes that the presented application sufficiently reduces energy consumption through properly controlled functioning.

Modelo de salud familiar en Chile y mayor resolutividad de la atención primaria de salud: ¿contradictorios o complementarios?

Since 1978 and through the Alma Ata Declaration, describes the primary health care (PHC) should be understood as part of comprehensive health care system and the spirit of social justice development. It has been proven over time that this strategy can be adapted to a wide variety of political, social, cultural and economic. After 25 years, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) suggested the review and adoption of a renewed strategy for the APS, which would include epidemiological challenges, new tools and knowledge of best practices and their contribution to the effectiveness of primary care, and recognition that PHC is a strategy to strengthen the capacity of society and reduce health inequities. This analysis describes the reality of Chile, considering the values, principles and essential elements in a health system based on primary care and the reforms necessary to refocus health systems towards health.

The Representation of Health Professionals on Governing Boards of Health Care Organizations in New York City

The Representation of Health Professionals on Governing Boards of Health Care Organizations in New York City. The heightened importance of processes and outcomes of care-including their impact on health care organizations' (HCOs) financial health-translate into greater accountability for clinical performance on the part of HCO leaders, including their boards, during an era of health care reform. Quality and safety of care are now fiduciary responsibilities of HCO board members. The participation of health professionals on HCO governing bodies may be an asset to HCO governing boards because of their deep knowledge of clinical problems, best practices, quality indicators, and other issues related to the safety and quality of care. And yet, the sparse data that exist indicate that physicians comprise more than 20% of the governing board members of hospitals while less than 5% are nurses and no data exist on other health professionals. The purpose of this two-phased study is to examine health professionals' representations on HCOs-specifically hospitals, home care agencies, nursing homes, and federally qualified health centers-in New York City. Through a survey of these organizations, phase 1 of the study found that 93% of hospitals had physicians on their governing boards, compared with 26% with nurses, 7% with dentists, and 4% with social workers or psychologists. The overrepresentation of physicians declined with the other HCOs. Only 38% of home care agencies had physicians on their governing boards, 29% had nurses, and 24% had social workers. Phase 2 focused on the barriers to the appointment of health professionals to governing boards of HCOs and the strategies to address these barriers. Sixteen health care leaders in the region were interviewed in this qualitative study. Barriers included invisibility of health professionals other than physicians; concerns about "special interests"; lack of financial resources for donations to the organization; and lack of knowledge and skills with regard to board governance, especially financial matters. Strategies included developing an infrastructure for preparing and getting appointed various health professionals, mentoring, and developing a personal plan of action for appointments.

Self-Assessed Competency at Working with a Medical Interpreter Is Not Associated with Knowledge of Good Practice

BackgroundSpecific knowledge and skills are needed to work effectively with an interpreter, but most doctors have received limited training. Self-assessed competency may not accurately identify training needs.PurposesThe purpose of this study is to explore the association between self-assessed competency at working with an interpreter and the ability to identify elements of good practice, using a written vignette.MethodsA mailed questionnaire was sent to 619 doctors and medical students in Geneva, Switzerland.Results58.6% of respondents considered themselves to be highly competent at working with a professional interpreter, but 22% failed to mention even one element of good practice in response to the vignette, and only 39% could name more than one. There was no association between self-rated competency and number of elements mentioned.ConclusionsTraining efforts should challenge the assumption that working with an interpreter is intuitive. Evaluation of clinicians' ability to work with an interpreter should not be limited to self-ratings. In the context of large-scale surveys, written vignettes may provide a simple method for identifying knowledge of good practice and topics requiring further training.

Biology, Yield loss and Control of Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Soybean

Sclerotinia stem rot (also known as white mold) of soybean is a significant yield-limiting problem in the North Central production region. This disease, caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary, varies in incidence and severity from year to year because of its sensitivity to weather conditions. Losses because of Sclerotinia stem rot can be substantial when environmental conditions and management practices favor high yield potential. Employing a disease management plan based on knowledge of field history and best disease management practices can help reduce losses from Sclerotinia stem rot. An effective disease management plan integrates several management tactics that include cultural practices, varietal resistance, as well as chemical and biological control. Understanding how different environmental variables and management practices influence infection by S . sclerotiorum and disease development are important to optimize disease management and reduce losses. This profile summarizes research-based knowledge of Sclerotinia stem rot, including the disease cycle, the scope of the losses that can occur because of this disease, how to identify both the pathogen S . sclerotiorum and the disease, and current management recommendations.

‘Everything We Know Informs Everything We Do’: A Vision for Historic Environment Sector Knowledge and Information Management

This study examines data, information, and knowledge management in the historic environment sector in the context of broader trends in information technology, and information and knowledge management approaches. The opportunity provided by changes in technology over the career of the author are reviewed, with a caution against focusing purely on technology as a solution. A shift is proposed towards a greater emphasis on socially constructed knowledge of good practice, captured by social media or Web 2·0 systems in online communities of practice. This should complement the recorded data and information about the past that has been the traditional focus of data and information management in the sector.

Implementation of continuous infusion of blood coagulation factors at an academic medical center

A multidisciplinary initiative to promote more cost-effective use of blood factor derivatives and increase pharmacist involvement in associated order verification, dispensing, and monitoring activities is described. After an evaluation of a hospital's procedures for the use of blood factor derivatives identified inconsistencies and opportunities for cost savings, a revised medication-use process promoting continuous infusion of selected products (factors VIII, IX, and VIII/von Willebrand factor) was developed by pharmacy staff with input from physicians and nurse educators. The implementation of the enhanced medication-use procedures included (1) the publication of a compendium of key information on commonly used blood factors, including specific guidance on dosing and administration, (2) the use of Web-based educational modules targeting pharmacists and nurses, (3) greater involvement by pharmacists in blood factor order justification and verification, (4) routine pharmacist assessment of pertinent laboratory values and other determinants of optimal dosing, and (5) refined procedures for changing i.v. tubing. Surveys of pharmacists conducted before and after the practice changes indicated a significant increase in their knowledge of blood factor products and evidence-based best practices for the management of hemophilia. Through a multidisciplinary initiative involving pharmacists, physicians, and nurses, new procedures to promote continuous infusion of selected blood factor products were implemented. Results of a postimplementation survey indicated that educational tools were effective in increasing pharmacists' knowledge of blood factor derivatives and hemophilia management.

Increasing knowledge of best practices for occupational therapists treating post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect: Results of a knowledge-translation intervention study

The aim of this study was to investigate: (i) the feasibility of delivering a multi-modal knowledge translation intervention specific to the management of acute post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect; and (ii) the impact of the knowledge translation intervention on occupational therapists' knowledge of evidence-based unilateral spatial neglect problem identification, assessment and treatment, and self-efficacy related to evidence-based practice implementation. A 3-period (pre-post) repeated measures design. Acute care occupational therapists treating patients with post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect were recruited from two major Canadian cities. Participants completed two pre-intervention assessments, took part in a day-long interactive multi-modal knowledge translation intervention and a subsequent 8-week follow-up, and completed a post-intervention assessment. Knowledge of evidence-based problem identification, assessment and treatment of unilateral spatial neglect, and self-efficacy to perform evidence-based practice activities were measured using standard scales. The intervention was tested on 20 occupational therapists. Results indicate a significant improvement in knowledge of best practice unilateral spatial neglect management (p < 0.000) and evidence-based practice self-efficacy in carrying out evidence-based practice activities (p < 0.045) post-intervention. Use of a multi-modal knowledge translation intervention is feasible and can significantly improve occupational therapists' knowledge of unilateral spatial neglect best practices and self-efficacy. The findings should help advance best practices specific to the management of post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect as well as informing knowledge translation studies in other areas of practice.