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Table 1 Summary of the KT strategies used

From: The implementation of a community-based aerobic walking program for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA): a knowledge translation (KT) randomized controlled trial (RCT): Part I: The Uptake of the Ottawa Panel clinical practice guidelines (CPGs)

KT strategies in each group

WB or WalkingClub+ (supervised walking program + behavioural approach at the community-based Walking Club)

W or WalkingClub (supervised walking program only at the community-based Walking Club)

C or Self-directed Home-based or community based different than W and WB (unsupervised/self-directed Walking program only)

EBP walking program (Ottawa Panel, 2005/2012) refs: [33–35]

EBP walking program (Ottawa Panel, 2005/2012) refs: [33–35]

Walking program (general info from pamphlet on walking and OA)

Walking Club + effect (supervised program, team, daily monitored vital measures: BP, HR, #steps,)

Walking Club effect (supervised program, team, daily monitored vital measures: BP, HR, #steps,)

N/A

Pedometer as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

Pedometer as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

Pedometer as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

Log book including 7-day PAR as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

Log book including 7-day PAR as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

Log book including 7-day PAR as measurement tool, but becomes a KT strategy

$ compensation each walking session and at evaluation session

$ compensation each walking session and at evaluation session

$ compensation each logbook fulfilled and at evaluation session

Study affiliation/participation (feel committed)

Study affiliation/participation (feel committed)

Study affiliation/participation (feel committed)

Behavioural intervention (Baycrest PACE-ex: patient education + goal settings; PA counselling, telephone support)

N/A

N/A