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Adapting the T0‐T4 implementation science model to occupational health and safety in agriculture, forestry, and fishing: A scoping review
Author(s) -
Tinc Pamela J.,
Gadomski Anne,
Sorensen Julie A.,
Weinehall Lars,
Jenkins Paul,
Lindvall Kristina
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
american journal of industrial medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1097-0274
pISSN - 0271-3586
DOI - 10.1002/ajim.22787
Subject(s) - workforce , agriculture , occupational safety and health , fishing , consistency (knowledge bases) , medicine , field (mathematics) , environmental planning , economic growth , political science , computer science , environmental science , geography , economics , mathematics , archaeology , pathology , artificial intelligence , pure mathematics , law
Background Despite much research to develop life‐saving innovations for the agriculture, forestry, and fishing workforce, these populations continue to face the highest fatal and non‐fatal injury rates in the United States, as many of these solutions are not fully adopted. Methods A scoping review was conducted to provide an overview of research to practice efforts in this field. The language used to describe these initiatives, the utility of the NIH T0‐T4 model, and the progress along the research to practice continuum were examined. Results Fourteen eligible references demonstrated that progress in implementation science is lacking and that there is little consistency in how researchers apply the T0‐T4 model; thus, a new model is presented. Conclusions Researchers in this field face several challenges when moving from research to practice. While some challenges are addressed with the proposed model, additional resources and infrastructure to support such initiatives are necessary.