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Knowledge translation in global health.

Ariel Pablos-Mendez1, Ramesh Shademani

  • 1Department of Knowledge Management and Sharing, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|March 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Bridging the know-do gap requires effective knowledge translation. This process involves research, dynamic interactions, and productive change, as highlighted by World Health Organization efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Knowledge Management

Background:

  • The
  • know-do gap
  • hinders the application of research findings in practice, particularly in public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Define knowledge translation.
  • Explain its role in bridging the know-do gap.
  • Identify causes of the know-do gap and current efforts to address it.

Main Methods:

  • Nonsystematic literature search.
  • Review of selected sources.
  • Discussion of knowledge translation concepts and activities.

Main Results:

  • Knowledge translation is a complex, nonlinear process.
  • It integrates research findings with knowledge from human interaction.
  • Ongoing efforts aim to address the know-do gap.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge translation is crucial for translating research into public health action.
  • It facilitates learning and drives productive change.
  • The World Health Organization engages in knowledge translation activities.

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