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Enhancing parental health knowledge through digital knowledge mobilisation tools: a randomised controlled trial and qualitative study

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  • Sarah A Elliott

  • Samantha Cyrkot

  • Shannon D Scott

  • Lisa Hartling

  • May 22, 2026

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    The study assessed the effectiveness of blogshots to improve parental knowledge regarding Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations for childhood conditions.

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    167 participants, primarily mothers, were included in the analysis, with significant knowledge score improvements noted after receiving blogshots.

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    At follow-up 1, participants who received blogshots scored significantly higher on knowledge questionnaires compared to those who did not.

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    Qualitative interviews indicated that participants found blogshots aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand.

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    The study suggests that blogshots could be scaled internationally to disseminate child health information effectively.

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Enhancing parental health knowledge through digital knowledge mobilisation tools: a randomised controlled trial and qualitative study

  • by Sarah A Elliott, Samantha Cyrkot, Shannon D Scott, Lisa Hartling

  • May 22, 2026

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