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Knowledge translation: closing the evidence-to-practice gap.

Eddy S Lang1, Peter C Wyer, R Brian Haynes

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, McGill University and Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. eddylang@videotron.ca

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|November 7, 2006
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Bridging the gap between research and practice, knowledge translation (KT) aims to implement evidence into healthcare. This study explores barriers and innovative strategies for effective KT, using emergency medicine as a case example.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Implementation Science
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Knowledge translation (KT) is crucial for integrating research evidence into health policy, clinical practice, and products.
  • A significant gap exists between research findings and their routine implementation in daily healthcare.
  • Effective KT requires a multidisciplinary approach, combining research, education, quality improvement, and technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the research-practice gap in healthcare.
  • To present a case study of failed evidence implementation in emergency medicine.
  • To describe a model for organizing evidence and facilitating its translation into practice.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of obstacles to evidence uptake.

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  • Analysis of limitations in current educational strategies for KT.
  • Description of innovative strategies, including computerized decision support systems and bedside tools.

    • Main Results:

    • Validated evidence in emergency medicine has often failed to achieve widespread implementation.
    • Barriers to evidence uptake include organizational and educational factors.
    • Computerized decision support and continuous quality improvement initiatives show promise for enhancing KT.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the research-practice gap requires innovative strategies beyond traditional educational methods.
    • A systematic approach to evidence organization and translation is essential for improving patient outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to quantify discrepancies and evaluate interventions aimed at closing these gaps.