JCPSLP Vol 23 Issue 2 2021

Resource review

Allied Health – Translating Research into Practice (AH-TRIP) Ashley Cameron

I t takes 17 years to embed new knowledge into practice. So how do we move from what we know to what we do ? From its first humble beginnings in a hospital dietetics department to what is now a statewide multidisciplinary initiative, Allied Health – Translating Research into Practice (AH-TRIP) was developed to provide health practitioners with education, resources, and support to bring about practice change to better align with available scientific evidence. Drawing on implementation science, evidence- based practice, and knowledge translation, this dynamic initiative invests in capacity building for research translation which creates central skills for a resilient health care workforce. AH-TRIP The AH-TRIP initiative aims to build all health practitioners’ capacity to embed TRIP within usual practice through five core components. Component 1: Training and

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Hospital and Health Services, is embedded in the Queensland Health Optimising the allied health workforce for best care and best value: A 10-year Strategy 2019– 2029’ and the Queensland Health Allied Health Research Plan: 2020–2029’ . Queensland Health Speech Pathologists Dr Anna Farrell and Erin Kelly share their experiences of ‘taking AH-TRIP’. Anna Farrell Director of Speech Pathology, Princess Alexandra Hospital What is your experience of AH-TRIP? I have experience of AH-TRIP through roles in the speech pathology departments at both Princess Alexandra Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. In addition, I received training in implementation science through the completion of a Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation), Queensland University of Technology. What is the benefit of taking an AH-TRIP approach? The AH-TRIP approach provides many benefits, including valuable online resources which enable the steps involved in implementation to be understood from a clinician’s perspective. The benefit of an AH-TRIP approach is to enable sustainable and effective innovation in a complex health system. What resources did you find the most valuable? The online resources as well as the opportunity to learn from AH-TRIP mentors working across Queensland Health. Erin Kelly A/Senior Speech Pathologist, Princess Alexandra Hospital How have you engaged in AH-TRIP? Our multidisciplinary research team initially engaged with AH-TRIP during the planning stage of our research. Professor Ingrid Hickman AH-TRIP Program Manager, Ashley Cameron and Erin Kelly

education. An online platform designed to build knowledge and skills in the TRIP process using an intuitive framework. Component 2: TRIP projects and implementation. Guided critical reflection and frameworks to measure current practice and identify if (a) there is clear

evidence of a problem, i.e., practice gap, and (b) evidence exists to guide health service delivery. Component 3: Support and networks. Statewide, facilitated group-based telementoring and a champion network to meet local TRIP needs. Component 4: Showcase and recognition. An annual statewide showcase that celebrates TRIP across Queensland Health. Component 5: Evaluation. Review of the impact and resourcing in supporting health practitioners. What do clincians think about this resource? The AH-TRIP initiative, supported by the Allied Health Professions of Queensland (AHPOQ) and Queensland

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