Knowledge use could be measured in terms of its impact on the patient, the care provider and the organization
Impact of knowledge use on patient can be measured by change in health status (morbidity or mortality) and quality of life using secondary analysis of administrative or clinical databases, their length of stay and the satisfaction with care using questionnaires.
Impact of knowledge use on physicians can be measured by satisfaction with practice and time taken for new practice through questionnaires and interviews
Impact of knowledge use on the organizational can be measured by change in health care system in terms of wait list, length of stay and costs through secondary analysis of administrative or clinical database.
