title: A framework of operating models for interdisciplinary research programs in clinical service organizations.
abstract: A framework of operating models for interdisciplinary research programs in clinical service organizations is presented, consisting of a "clinician-researcher" skill development model, a program evaluation model, a researcher-led knowledge generation model, and a knowledge conduit model. Together, these models comprise a tailored, collaborative approach to enhancing research-informed practice in community-based clinical service organizations. The models place different degrees of emphasis on the development of research-related skills in practitioners, the generation of knowledge tailored to clinical practice, and knowledge sharing. The nature, philosophical basis, roles of research staff members, outputs and impacts, and strengths and limitations of each model are described, in the context of a long-standing, interdisciplinary research program in a children's rehabilitation service organization. The use of the model framework as a tool for the design of interdisciplinary, community-based research programs is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley Children's Centre, 779 Baseline Road East, London, Ont., Canada. gking27@uwo.ca
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Currie
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Servais
authors.forename: Janette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McDougall
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019988:Children with Disabilities; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009864:Ontario; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D012107:Research Design