By lucas bailey knowledge translation kt closes the gap between science and practice. Kt strategies and processes can help to create shorter transfer times and greater efficiencies while maintaining the best evidence and outcomes to ensure research is used in the real world. Knowledge translation kt is defined as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethicallysound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system cihr, 2004. Knowledge translation canada is a network of canadian experts in knowledge translation joining forces to tackle the greatest challenge in health care today. Evaluation of cihrs knowledge translation funding program cihr. Auditmaker is a tool for clinical audit and is freely available software. Cihr definition of kt1 a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange.
The purpose of the center on knowledge translation for disability and rehabilitation research ktdrr is to make it easier to find, understand, and use the results of research that can make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Professor, department of medicine, university of toronto. About us cihr canadian institutes of health research instituts. Knowledge translation is about getting the right information, to the right people, at the right time and in the right format. Cihr s mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products and a strengthened canadian health care system. About the registry search the registry suggest a method or tool user stories. This study sought to inform future ikt practice and research by synthesizing studies that empirically evaluated ikt and identifying knowledge gaps. The canadian institute for health research cihr defines knowledge translation kt as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethicallysound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system. We have expanded the understanding of knowledge translation kt in health research to include both endofgrant kt and integrated kt. The origin of ktrelated activities goes back to the 1910s as a way to address underutilization of scientific findings in the clinical sector 1. Knowledge translation kt is the activities involved in moving research from the laboratory, the research journal, and the academic conference into the hands of people and organizations who can put it to practical use. We do this by providing education and training, as well as leading the implementation of scientific evidence into practice.
Facilitating and impeding factors for knowledge translation. In lebanon, one in four adults suffers from a mental illness, yet access to mental healthcare services in primary healthcare phc settings is limited. Communitybased primary health care research profiles cihr. Integrated knowledge translation ikt in health care. Other knowledge translation activities of the cihr include publications, presentations, and briefings. Knowledge translation is critical for bridging the gap between knowledge. It is a system that seeks to make connections and share knowledge between research, policy, and practice, to create an impact. Cihr s citizen engagement in health casebook it is my hope that the casebook will be a useful reference for those wishing to know more about citizen engagement or wishing to facilitate citizen engagement. In her research, she has worked to transform the way that health professionals think about paediatric pain and to help put research evidence into practice to manage pain. Kter develops and tests knowledge translation kt strategies designed to help vocational rehabilitation vr agencies and businesses find, understand and use research related to employing people with disabilities. Adapted from the cihr definition, the knowledge translation program, faculty of. The institute for knowledge translation ikt promotes high quality, evidencebased rehabilitation that impacts patient outcomes. Center on knowledge translation for technology transfer.
The kt program at sickkids supports knowledge transfer, exchange, dissemination and. Using an integrated knowledge framework to link research to action, this study examines the process of influencing the. Alberta innovates health solutions aihs kt plan template is an example of a funding agencys kt planning tool for researchers centre on knowledge translation for disability and rehabilitation research ktdrr offers resources, training, and kt supports such as a bimonthly newsletter, and annual casebook related to disability and rehabilitation settings. Bonnie stevens received the 2014 cihr knowledge translation award in recognition of her leadership exemplary knowledge translation kt efforts and activities. The canadian institutes of health research cihr is the government of canadas agency for health research. Southwest educational development laboratory, national center for the dissemination of disability research. This process takes place within a complex system of interactions between researchers and knowledge users which may vary in intensity. Keeping up with the latest medical advances and accessing the right information in time for realtime treatment were among the critical. Since then, a few other definitions of kt have been developed. Applying knowledge translation tools to inform policy. Often this last step means presentations at academic conferences or publication in academic. Cihrs mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system for canadians. The canadian institutes of health research cihr is canadas premier healthresearch funding agency. The difference between knowledge and action the relationship between health researcherscientist and endusers has historically been primarily linear.
Simone is teaming up with the canadian institutes of health research cihr for an interactive informational webinar on simulation research and innovation, and cihr funding and grants opportunities in simulation. Targeting stakeholders and tailoring knowledge as communication strategies in assistive technology. For the canadian institutes of health research cihr, the benefits of knowledge translation kt include. The government of canada launched a cihrled roadmap signature initiative to fund research that supports the delivery of highquality cbphc across canada in january 2012. Jonathan weiss, and connie putterman parent lead, will develop strategies and research methodology to effectively translate the results of our research findings to families, to health care professionals, and to society at large. Knowledge translation in health care uses the knowledgetoaction cycle as a guiding framework to define and describe kt and outline strategies for enhancing kt capacity and facilitating the implementation of kt activities. Center on knowledge translation for disability and. Knowledge translation for employment research center. Resources for implementing evidence in practice otseeker.
The cases illustrate some of the methods of citizen engagement which have been employed in the canadian health care context. Knowledge translation cihr definition knowledge translation is a dynamic and iterative process that includes the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethicallysound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the healthcare system. The knowledge translation toolkit provides a thorough overview of what knowledge translation kt is and how to use it most effectively to. Knowledge translation kt is defined as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethicallysound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide. Knowledge translation and transfer ktt isnt let to happen it is made to happen through a ktt plan. Using both integrated knowledge translation and endofgrant knowledge translation methodology, the ypp leveraged partnerships to engage hardtoreach audiences and give marginalized youth a voice. Turning the knowledge uncovered by research into action, or what cihr calls knowledge translation, is a critical aspect of our mandate. One approach taken by health research funding agencies has been to commission collaborative entities in which researchers work. Many reform efforts in health systems fall short because the use of research evidence to inform policy remains scarce. Research and knowledge translation in thehealth officer, saskatoon health region is the for additional information, contact dr. What i plan to cover todaywhat i plan to cover today. Mar 17, 2016 integrated knowledge translation ikt refers to collaboration between researchers and decisionmakers. Knowledge translation knowledge translation is a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen. The topics presented in this book have important implications for health policy makers, researchers, managers, clinicians and trainees.
The website, created by the canadian institutes of health research cihr, offers a series of powerpoint presentations based upon a book titled knowledge translation in health care. The knowledge translation toolkit provides a thorough overview of what knowledge translation kt is and how to use it most effectively to bridge the knowdo gap. The canadian institutes of health research cihr knowledge translation resources the canadian institutes of health research cihr have developed a knowledge translation casebook providing case examples of applying knowledge translation methods. We supplemented this search with documentation from a cihrconducted knowledge translation. To identify literature in the knowledge translation domain, we conducted a medline search using the key word knowledge translation. Knowledge translation is most often used in the health professions, including medicine, nursing, pharmaceuticals, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and public health. The concept of knowledge translation as it is currently used arose in the 1990s 7, and was formalized in the canadian health sector when the canadian institutes for health research cihr developed this definition. The canadian institutes of health research cihr have developed a knowledge translation casebook providing case examples of applying knowledge translation methods. For example, cancer care ontarios cancer guideline program, the program in. The canadian institutes of health research act 2000 states that the cihrs aim is to excel in the creation of new knowledge and to translate that knowledge from the research setting to realworld applications in order to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system. Principles of knowledge translation mclaughlin centre. We fund nearly 14,000 researchers and trainees in four theme areas.
Pdf understanding knowledge translation in an urban inuit. Moving motor growth research into clinical practice. We believe this casebook provides a valuable toolkit of knowledge translation kt strategies, methods, and evaluations, highlighting methods of kt evaluation and factors related to successful knowledge translation. Casebook development represented one component of the overall kt in. Understanding knowledge translation in an urban inuit community each community had unique contextual factors that in. Health intervention research casebook 2011 kt resources. University at buffalo suny center on knowledge translation for technology transfer kt4tt.
While advocated as an approach for enhancing the relevance and use of research, ikt is challenging and inconsistently applied. Knowledge translation and sustainability letitia nadalin penno rn, bscn, mba, mscn apn, phd c the ottawa hospital. The knowledge to action framework based on a concept analysis of 31 planned action theories developed to help make sense of the black box known as knowledge translation or implementation offers a holistic view of the phenomenon by integrating the concepts of knowledge creation and action assumes a systems perspective. Center on knowledge translation for technology transfer kt4tt.
Knowledge translation at cihr jacqueline tetroe senior advisorsenior advisor knowledge translation and public outreach canadian institutes of health research queenqueenss university university january th 2011. The most widely used definition of knowledge translation was published in 2000 by the canadian institutes of health research cihr. Welcome to the center on knowledge translation for employment research. Knowledge synthesis is the foundation for informed health care decisions, including evidenceinformed medicine, health technology assessment, guideline development, policy decisions, and research funding. Facilitating and impeding factors for knowledge translation in intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowledge synthesis and the canadian institutes of health. Oct 05, 2011 the canadian institute for health research cihr defines knowledge translation kt as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethicallysound application of knowledge to improve the health of canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system. Knowledge translation kt is a fundamental part of cihrs mandate. The canadian institutes of health research cihr is the government of canadas health research investment agency. Knowledge translation kt, knowledge exchange, diffusion and mobilization are all terms that have been used to describe the complex set of activities involved in advancing knowledge generated from research into effective changes in health policy or practice.
Moving population and public health knowledge into action. Canadian institutes of health research cihr knowledge. Keeping up with the latest medical advances and accessing the right information in time for realtime treatment were among the critical issues that were addressed. Knowledge translation kt origin, definition, and concept. Integrated and endofgrant approaches ii this guide is based on work done by suzanne ross, paula goering, nora jacobson and dale butterill and commissioned by the canadian. Our mandate is to excel according to international standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation. The presentations are intended to be used as a companion to the book. Integrated knowledge translation ikt refers to collaboration between researchers and decisionmakers.
The knowledge translation toolkit provides a thorough overview of what knowledge translation kt is and how to use it most effectively to bridge the knowdo gap between research. Pdf understanding knowledge translation in an urban. Joan bottorff and her colleagues in the facet case study 9 program. The objective of the cihr is to excel, according to. Supporting knowledge translation through collaborative.
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