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Criteria for the selection, evaluation and application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health practice, education, research and policy: A systematic review
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Criteria for the selection, evaluation and application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health practice, education, research and policy: A systematic review

Hope Foley, Andrea Bugarcic, Jon Adams, Jon Wardle, Matthew Leach and Amie Steel
Health information and libraries journal, Vol.40(3), pp.233-261
09/2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12499
PMID: 37531012
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Abstract

database searching implementation knowledge translation review, systematic
Background Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is highly utilised and draws on traditional knowledge (TK) as evidence, raising a need to explore how TK is currently used. Objectives Examine criteria used to select, evaluate and apply TK in contemporary health contexts. Methods Systematic search utilising academic databases (AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, SSCI, ProQuest Dissertations Theses Global), Trip clinical database and Google search engine. Citations and reference lists of included articles were searched. Reported use of TK in contemporary settings was mapped against a modified ‘Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment’ (EPIS) implementation framework. Results From the 54 included articles, EPIS mapping found TK is primarily used in the Exploration phase of implementation (n = 54), with little reporting on Preparation (n = 16), Implementation process (n = 6) or Sustainment (n = 4) of TK implementation. Criteria used in selection, evaluation and application of TK commonly involved validation with other scientific/traditional evidence sources, or assessment of factors influencing knowledge translation. Discussion One of the difficulties in validation of TK (as a co-opted treatment) against other evidence sources is comparing like with like as TK often takes a holistic approach. This complicates further planning and evaluation of implementation. Conclusion This review identifies important criteria for evaluating current and potential contemporary use of TK, identifying gaps in research and practice for finding, appraising and applying relevant TK studies for clinical care.

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