Reflection on Learning April 7

Running Head: Week Five Discussion Board 1

WEEK FIVE DISCUSSION BOARD 4

Translation Models

Leonard Einstein

Chamberlain University

Week Five Discussion Board

The introduction of a new system into existing structures is a complex process that requires a well-planned strategy. Therefore, introducing a task-shifting model in the local practice to reduce staff shortages in managing patients with cancer necessitates an efficient technique that will elicit positive outcomes. The process that can effectively resolve the problem is the translational model. The framework involves four significant domains in implementing an action plan, including scrutinizing the nature of the solution to be implemented and the communication process used. It also includes determining the stakeholders involved in the process and the social systems that will support the implementation process (Spoth et al., 2021). Therefore, the action plan used in implementing the proposed solution is outlining the action taken to transform the organization and those who will choreograph the changes. Afterward, the organization will identify the strategic date for initiating the changes, pool the resources needed to carry out the process, and encourage effective communication amongst the involved parties.

The components inherent in the translation model include the identification of the proposed solution. The step involves pointing out the fundamental structures inherent in the solution and passing the information to the healthcare workers using different methods such as posters and sending emails and other communication means (White et al., 2019). The second component is identifying the beneficiaries of the solution and structuring strategies for obtaining feedback on the solution's effectiveness. In the proposed solution, the end-users are cancer patients. They will be analyzed to deduce how the task-shifting process impacts the quality of care they receive and its outcomes. The next phenomenon that is analyzed is communication. There are different ways in which the changes can be communicated to the relevant parties. For example, the healthcare professionals will be educated on how they can incorporate the solution in clinical settings (Spoth et al., 2021). Another significant component of the translational model of implementing change is social systems. Social systems allude to the environmental elements of change, including the organizational standards of practice and the remunerative procedures.

Barriers to Implementation of Solution

Several barriers can impede implementing a task-shifting model to solve staff shortages in a local organization that cares for cancer patients. The first barrier is the policies of the organization. If an organization's policy does not permit the practice, implementing it can be challenging (Feiring & Lie, 2018). The second barrier is the lack of finances to fund the initiative. Although task-shifting lowers healthcare costs when successfully implemented, it has considerable initial costs. Lack of adequate finances to support processes such as recruiting and training the staff to whom the tasks will be delegated may impede the program's implementation (Feiring & Lie, 2018). The facilitators that can overcome the barriers include advocating for changes in the organization's policy to incorporate task shifting. Subsequently, it also includes seeking funding from grants and government agencies.

Stakeholders and their Roles

The stakeholders involved in implementing the solution include healthcare professionals. The role is to put the proposed solution into action. The patients are also significant stakeholders in the process (Feiring & Lie, 2018). Their part is to accept the new strategy to experience its positive effects. The executives in the organization and government agencies are also significant stakeholders. They will provide the assets needed to resolve the issue successfully.

Resources Needed to Implement the Solution

The elements needed to resolve the problem include monetary and human resources. Funds will be used to finance the activities inherent in the project (Feiring et al., 2018). On the other hand, human resources are imperative in carrying out the processes needed to implement the project.

Conclusion

The translational model is vital in implementing the task shifting process to solve the shortage of staff members in cancer units. The model has four specific domains which structure it. It is also significant to identify the factors that bar implementation of the solution and their solutions. Stakeholders and resources are also essential elements in implementing the solutions.

References

Feiring, E., & Lie, A. E. (2018). Factors perceived to influence implementation of task shifting in highly specialised healthcare: a theory-based qualitative approach. BMC health services research, 18(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3719-0

Spoth, R., Franz, N., & Brennan, A. (2021, February). Strengthening the power of evidence-based prevention in cooperative extension: A capacity-building framework for translation science-driven behavioral health. In Child & Youth Care Forum (Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 121-145). Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-020-09559-0

White, K. M., Dudley-Brown, S., & Terhaar, M. F. (Eds.). (2019). Translation of evidence into nursing and healthcare. Springer Publishing Company.