title: The Joint Venture Model of Knowledge Utilization: a guide for change in nursing.
abstract: Knowledge utilization (KU) is an essential component of today's nursing practice and healthcare system. Despite advances in knowledge generation, the gap in knowledge transfer from research to practice continues. KU models have moved beyond factors affecting the individual nurse to a broader perspective that includes the practice environment and the socio-political context. This paper proposes one such theoretical model the Joint Venture Model of Knowledge Utilization (JVMKU). Key components of the JVMKU that emerged from an extensive multidisciplinary review of the literature include leadership, emotional intelligence, person, message, empowered workplace and the socio-political environment. The model has a broad and practical application and is not specific to one type of KU or one population. This paper provides a description of the JVMKU, its development and suggested uses at both local and organizational levels. Nurses in both leadership and point-of-care positions will recognize the concepts identified and will be able to apply this model for KU in their own workplace for assessment of areas requiring strengthening and support.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC. linda.edgar@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Edgar
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Herbert
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lambert
authors.forename: Jo-Ann
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: MacDonald
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dubois
authors.forename: Margot
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Latimer
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D019359:Knowledge; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011209:Power, Psychological; D014163:Transfer, Psychology; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology