Translation of research
into policy and
practice to improve
health and health care
Translation of research
into policy and
practice to improve
health and health care
Knowledge Translation
In the age of Research Impact, where there is a demand for research to have demonstrable and sustainable social, economic and health impacts, the movement and use of new and existing knowledge into policy and practice has become increasingly important. (Australian Research Council 2015, Kitson, Brook et al. 2018)
Good research alone, is not sufficient to drive change, bridge knowledge gaps, improve health outcomes and deliver optimal health care. In Australia, and abroad, there are significant and consistent challenges with the utilisation and slow uptake of research knowledge. (Graham, Logan et al. 2006, Kitson, Brook et al. 2018)
Knowledge Translation is the dynamic and iterative process through which evidence is generated, synthesised, disseminated and applied ethically into healthcare policy and practice. (Straus, Tetroe et al. 2009) This is one platform to bridge some of this disconnect and increase the likelihood that our research efforts are mobilized. (Grimshaw, Eccles et al. 2012) Research fostering partnership and collaborative engagement reframes how we work with our stakeholders and end-users to understand and solve collective problems that are locally relevant and meaningful. (Kitson, Brook et al. 2018)
This is a space where you can engage with KT regardless of where you are in your professional, academic or educational career. On this webpage you will find out more information about how the Caring Futures Institute (CFI) KT Enabling Theme aims to increase support and capacity across the College and CFI through the provision of KT Events, KT Education and KT Resources. For more information please link to the CFI KT Space.
References:
Australian Research Council. (2015). "Research Impact Principles and Framework " Retrieved 24 May, 2020, from https://www.arc.gov.au/policies-strategies/strategy/research-impact-principles-framework.
Graham, I. D., J. Logan, M. B. Harrison, S. E. Straus, J. Tetroe, W. Caswell and N. Robinson (2006). "Lost in knowledge translation: time for a map?" Journal of continuing education in the health professions 26(1): 13-24.
Grimshaw, J. M., M. P. Eccles, J. N. Lavis, S. J. Hill and J. E. Squires (2012). "Knowledge translation of research findings." Implementation science 7(1): 50.
Kitson, A., A. Brook, G. Harvey, Z. Jordan, R. Marshall, R. O’Shea and D. Wilson (2018). "Using complexity and network concepts to inform healthcare knowledge translation." International journal of health policy and management 7(3): 231.
Straus, S. E., J. Tetroe and I. Graham (2009). "Defining knowledge translation." Cmaj 181(3-4): 165-168.
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