Table 2.
Workshop participant confidence in dissemination and implementation research competencies, pre and post workshop
| I feel confident… | Pre workshop | Post workshop | Effect | Z | Pre vs. post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Size | Statistic | P value | |
| Domain A. Definitions, background, and rationale | |||||
| Defining and communicating D&I research terminology | 2.91 (1.08) | 4.00 (0.98) | 0.658 | 3.839 | 0.001 |
| Defining what is and what is not D&I research | 2.97 (1.17) | 3.94 (0.92) | 0.566 | 3.302 | 0.002 |
| Differentiate between D&I research and other related areas, such as efficacy research and effectiveness research | 2.62 (1.18) | 4.06 (0.95) | 0.704 | 4.106 | < 0.001 |
| Describing the range of expertise needed to conduct D&I research | 2.82 (1.27) | 3.97 (0.94) | 0.607 | 3.975 | 0.001 |
| Identifying the potential impact of disseminating, implementing and sustaining effective interventions | 2.97 (1.17) | 4.06 (0.98) | 0.682 | 3.978 | < 0.001 |
| Domain B. Theory and approach | |||||
| Describing a range of D&I strategies, models and frameworks | 2.56 (1.24) | 3.88 (1.01) | 0.682 | 3.975 | < 0.001 |
| Identifying appropriate conceptual models, frameworks, or program logic for D&I change | 2.74 (1.14) | 4.00 (0.92) | 0.695 | 4.053 | < 0.001 |
| Explaining how knowledge from disciplines outside of health can help inform further trans-disciplinary efforts in D&I research | 2.68 (1.22) | 4.00 (0.89) | 0.665 | 3.876 | < 0.001 |
| Domain C. Design and analysis | |||||
| Identifying common D&I measures and analytic strategies relevant for your research question(s) | 2.53 (1.24) | 4.06 (0.85) | 0.711 | 4.703 | < 0.001 |
| Describing the application and integration of mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) approaches in D&I research | 3.03 (1.19) | 4.09 (0.90) | 0.611 | 3.565 | 0.001 |
| Applying common D&I measures and analytic strategies relevant for your research question(s) with your model/framework | 2.62 (1.13) | 3.88 (0.88) | 0.711 | 4.147 | < 0.001 |
| Domain D. Practice-based considerations | |||||
| Describing the importance of incorporating the perspectives of different stakeholder groups | 3.56 (1.21) | 4.24 (1.02) | 0.475 | 2.678 | 0.009 |
| Describing the concept and measurement of fidelity | 2.74 (1.33) | 3.85 (0.89) | 0.605 | 3.527 | 0.001 |
| Articulating the strengths and weaknesses of participatory research in D&I research | 2.56 (1.11) | 3.94 (0.81) | 0.714 | 4.162 | < 0.001 |
| Determining when engagement in participatory research is appropriate with D&I research | 2.68 (1.15) | 4.09 (0.83) | 0.729 | 4.250 | < 0.001 |
N = 34 participants who responded to both the pre- and post-workshop surveys