Toolbox Resources
An Easy Guide to Outpatient Burn Rehabilitation: Burn Rehabilitation NIDRR Research Results
The video and manual set was developed by the Rocky Mountain Model System for Burn Injury Rehabilitation project to help therapists work with burn survivors on an outpatient basis.
http://bms-dcc.uchsc.edu/EasyGuide.htm
A Review on the Literature on Dissemination and Knowledge Utilization
This review is intended to provide a knowledge base that addresses how disability research results can be more easily accessed and used by those who need them. This review is useful to those conducting research and planning dissemination efforts. Elements of effective dissemination and knowledge utilization are presented as well as ways in which dissemination strategies may be planned and evaluated. (July 1996)
http:///www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/review/
Communities of Practice: A Strategy for Sharing and Building Knowledge, Focus Technical Brief Number 11
Less formal than a work group or task force, members of a community of practice voluntarily interact in various ongoing ways motivated by their shared interest in a particular topic or problem. This technical brief discusses the formation of communities of practice as a knowledge transfer strategy. (November 2005)
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus11/
Developing an Effective Dissemination Plan
This guide provides a framework and strategies for developing effective dissemination plans. It is designed to enable NIDRR grantees to successfully reach their intended target audiences with useful research outcomes. (January 2001)
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/dedp/
Disability, Diversity, and Dissemination: A Review of Literature on Topics Related to Increasing the Utilization of Rehabilitation Research Outcomes among Diverse Consumer Groups
This document was prepared to help researchers better understand the interaction of disability, diversity and dissemination. It provides a theoretical framework examining the concepts of race, ethnicity, and culture, and their influences within the rehabilitation system. It also describes the characteristics of effective 'culturally competent' systems, and the impact of attending to diversity in conducting research as well as in dissemination and utilization. A number of organizational, research, and D&U recommendations are suggested. (April 1999)
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/ddd/
Dissemination Self-Inventory [Interactive Format]
This revised version of the self-inventory is designed to help staff implementing research project designs, staff seeking to improve or expand their dissemination and utilization outcomes, and those that are developing new proposals involving dissemination and utilization functions. The inventory can be used by a single administrator or by all staff involved in project activities. (January 2002)
http://www.ncddr.org/cgi-bin/selfinventory.cgi?location=how_can_it_help_me
General Characteristics of Effective Dissemination and Utilization
Effective dissemination and utilization strategies are keys to conducting successful program improvement. The strategies suggested in this document are reflective of those found to be effective through both research and field-based experience. (March 1997)
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/gcedu/
Improving The Links Between Research And Practice: Approaches To The Effective Dissemination Of Disability Research
"Guide to Improving Practice, Number One
This guide discusses in user-friendly language the concept of dissemination for the purpose of knowledge utilization."
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/improve1/
Improving The Usefulness Of Disability Research: A Toolbox Of Dissemination Strategies
"Guide to Improving Practice, Number Two This guide addresses, through user-friendly language, how information can be most effectively disseminated and used by target audiences."
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/improve2/
NIDRR Logic Model: Targeted Outcome Arenas
NIDRR has based the development of the Plan on its mission statement. The mission statement emphasizes participation in the community by persons with disabilities as the overall objective of NIDRR's investment activities. NIDRR's mission statement was derived from the enabling legislation for NIDRR. In developing its research agenda, NIDRR drew upon accountability guidelines from the Department and OMB, which focus on outcomes of research activities. (April 2005)
http://www.researchutilization.org/logicmodel/nidrr/
NIDRR Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009
NIDRR's Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009 was announced February 15, 2006. It highlights capacity building, research and development and knowledge translation as its targeted short-term outcome arenas.
Available formats:
- HTML online version
Plain Text from the Federal Register
PDF version from the Federal Register
Microsoft Word file download
Planning for Outcome Evaluations
Planning for Outcomes Evaluations is a resource provided by the Child Welfare Information Gateway. This Web page provides selected resources on logic model development and a searchable Information Gateway Library. http://childwelfare.gov/systemwide/service/improving_practices/planning.cfm
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers and Employment Outcomes Research, Technical Brief Number 7
Research on issues related to the employment of people with disabilities is a major priority of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The NCDDR invited Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) with an employment focus to describe several of their most important research findings. In this second "Employment Outcomes" issue of FOCUS, research overviews are presented from Cornell University's RRTC for Economic Research on Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities, the RRTC on Drugs and Disability (Wright State University School of Medicine), the RRTC on Community Rehabilitation Programs to Improve Employment Outcomes (University of Wisconsin–Stout), the RRTC on Blindness and Low Vision (Mississippi State University) and the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports (University of Hawai`i at Manoa). (October 2003)
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus7/
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers: Highlights of Accomplishments
This publication, developed by the NCDDR in collaboration with the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (NARRTC), highlights selected achievements of NIDRR's Research Rehabilitation and Training Centers (RRTCs) program that demonstrate the variety of ways RRTC program activities have made a difference in meeting the real–world needs of persons with disabilities. (March 2003)
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/rrtc-hilights/index.html
NCDDR 2000 Survey Report
Report of NCDDR Survey 2000 results. The NCDDR survey data were gathered from more than 1,300 consumer, researcher, and other stakeholder respondents, in order to learn more about their interest in specific disability research areas, their success in finding disability research information, and from what sources. Other questions focused on preferred information formats, as well as computer and Internet availability and use. Basic individual demographic data were gathered to look for similarities or differences in responses across the groups.
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/survey2000/
NCDDR 2001 Survey Report: Highlights Of Findings
Major findings from the annual NCDDR survey are reported to provide D & U insights and suggestions that the NCDDR and other NIDRR grantees can employ when conducting D & U to consumers and targeted groups. Knowledge gained from the survey activity includes information about what kinds of disability-related research are important to consumers, how consumers prefer to receive disability research information, and how the use of computers are helping consumers' search for information. Survey participants included individuals with disabilities, representatives from organizations that focus on more direct consumer contact, and NIDRR funded researchers.
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/survey2001/
Underachieving Students, Technical Brief Number 3
Underachieving Students discusses research conducted by the NIDRR–funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Community Integration of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. The RRTC's research focuses on identification, assessment and classroom modifications for students who have experienced mild brain injury resulting in underachievement in school. (November 2002)
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus3/
Universal Design and Visitability, Technical Brief Number 8
This issue of FOCUS details NIDRR's commitment to funding research into the evolving areas of universal design and visitability. The NCDDR compiled a list of resources from a variety of NIDRR-supported projects as a reference guide to information about universal design and visitability research. NIDRR-supported projects cited in this issue include the RERC on Universal Design and the Built Environment at North Carolina State University, the RERC on Universal Design at Buffalo, and the RRTC on Independent Living Management at Buffalo.
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus8/
Utilization Measurement: Focusing On The "U" IN "D&U"
This special report focuses on the importance of utilization as a part of the dissemination process. Information is presented on strategies that can be helpful in designing ways to measure the effectiveness of your dissemination activities through their use by intended audiences. The report also highlights the need for utilization evaluation to be a helpful tool for project staff by suggesting ways to improve dissemination and resulting utilization outcomes. Steps for planning and implementing an effective utilization evaluation effort are described. (August 2001)
http://www.researchutilization.org/matrix/resources/utilization/
What Consumers and Researchers Say About Research, Focus Technical Brief Number 12
The Research Utilization Support and Help (RUSH) project and the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR) at the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) conducted two studies in 2005 with different audiences in order to learn more about their perceptions of research and how best to get information to diverse groups and end users. This technical brief shares the findings from the two studies and suggest potential implications. (December 2005)
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus12/
What is Knowledge Translation?, Focus Technical Brief Number 10
Knowledge Translation is a relatively new term that is used to describe a relatively old problem—the underutilization of evidence-based research in systems of care. This technical brief describes relevant KT concepts, KT planning models, and suggests a working definition for KT that is designed to reflect NIDRR's research and development priorities. (July 2005)
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus10/
What Are the Standards for Quality Research? Focus Technical Brief Number 9
The terms quality research and quality evidence are related concepts that have been at the center of much debate in academic, professional, and public policy circles. This technical brief discusses principles and standards for quality research, the basis for these standards, and strategies for reporting quality research.
http://www.ncddr.org/kt/products/focus/focus9/
