| 1. Citation: |
Green, L. W., & Glasgow, R. E. (2006). Evaluating the relevance, generalization, and applicability of research: Issues in external validation and translation methodology. Evaluation and the Health Professions, 29(1), 126-153. |
| Title: |
Evaluating the relevance, generalization, and applicability of research: Issues in external validation and translation methodology |
| Author(s): |
Green, L. W.
Glasgow, R. E.
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| Year: |
2006 |
| Journal/Publication: |
Evaluation and the Health Professions |
| Abstract: |
Green and Glasgow suggest that current research does not include sufficient emphasis on external validation or generalizability. The authors propose criteria to evaluate the external validity of research, such as the inclusion of members of the target population in the study; use of intended settings; reporting the expertise and training of people providing implementation, as well as any adaptations made for different settings; effects beyond primary outcomes including quality of life issues; and reporting costs. The article recommends that external validity should be included in the planning process, thus making the research relevant to the people who will use the outcomes for setting policy or for decision making on an individual level. A companion article is available in this collection entitled, "Why don't we see more translation of health promotion research to practice? Rethinking the efficacy-to-effectiveness translation" (Glasgow, 2003). |
| WEB URI: |
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/79e8/82917fd97fd648ce292d0f71e69da6925ebf.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16510882
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| Type of Item: |
Review KT Strategies
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| Type of KT Strategy: |
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| Target Group: |
Educator
Policymaker/Legislator
Researchers
Service Provider
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| Evidence Level: |
2 |
| Record Updated: | 2019-02-27 |
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