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Knowledge translation in developing countries.

Nancy Santesso1, Peter Tugwell

  • 1Centre for Global Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
|March 25, 2006
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Knowledge translation strategies are vital for improving healthcare in developing nations. Tailoring these strategies using frameworks like the Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU) shows promise in bridging the "know-do gap".

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Knowledge Translation
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Application of research findings in developing countries faces significant challenges.
  • A critical barrier is the shortage of healthcare workers, which is being addressed.
  • Minimizing the "know-do gap" requires robust evidence on effective knowledge translation (KT) strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence base for KT strategies in developing countries.
  • To explore the utility of the Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU) framework for tailoring KT interventions.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes existing evidence on KT strategies.
  • It examines the applicability of the OMRU framework, which emphasizes tailoring interventions to specific settings, barriers, and adopters.

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  • The OMRU model includes assessment of barriers/supports, tailoring of strategies, and measurement of outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence for KT strategy effectiveness is limited in developing countries.
    • Strategy effectiveness is highly variable and setting-dependent.
    • The OMRU framework offers a structured approach to tailoring KT strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Tailoring KT strategies to local contexts is crucial for success.
    • The OMRU framework appears to be a valid method for addressing KT challenges in developing countries.
    • Further research is needed to definitively establish the effectiveness of OMRU in improving health outcomes.