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Improving research transfer in the addictions field: a perspective from Canada
Bette Reimer1, Edward Sawka, Darlene James
1Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Substance Use & Misuse
|October 29, 2005
Summary
Enhancing research-to-practice exchange in addiction services requires addressing individual, organizational, and community barriers. A strategic approach, including dissemination and relationship-building, strengthens addiction programs and policies.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Research
- Knowledge Translation
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The addictions field faces challenges in translating research findings into practical applications.
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) in addictions has evolved, but practical limitations hinder its widespread adoption.
- Effective program delivery and policy development require bridging the gap between research and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for enhancing the research-to-practice exchange in the addictions field.
- To identify practical limitations in transferring addiction research to practice.
- To propose a strategic approach for improving knowledge translation in addictions.
Main Methods:
- Review of the evolution of evidence-based practice in addictions.
- Analysis of individual, organizational, and community factors limiting research transfer.
- Examination of Canadian research transfer activities and examples.
- Discussion of strategic interventions including dissemination, relationship-building, and systemic commitments.
Main Results:
- Practical limitations to research transfer are multifaceted, involving individual, organizational, and community factors.
- A strategic approach necessitates combining dissemination with targeted interventions and fostering collaboration.
- Workforce development can facilitate research transfer at the organizational level.
- Systemic commitment from funding and research organizations is crucial for supporting research transfer.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based practice principles and tools can significantly strengthen addiction programs and policies.
- A conceptual model for addiction research transfer in Canada is proposed as a valuable next step.
- Addressing practical limitations through strategic interventions is key to successful knowledge translation in addictions.
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