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Illuminating the processes of knowledge transfer in nursing.
Marilyn Aita1, Marie-Claire Richer, Marjolaine Héon
1School of Nursing, McGill University, Québec, Canada, and Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Québec, Canada. marilyn.aita@umontreal.ca
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|September 14, 2007
Summary
Knowledge transfer, encompassing cognitive and interpersonal dimensions, is fundamental to implementing nursing research into practice. Understanding these processes enhances evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Services Research
- Knowledge Management
Background:
- The nursing field has increasingly focused on translating research into clinical practice over the last decade.
- Concepts like knowledge transfer, research dissemination, research utilization, and evidence-based practice are prominent in nursing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review definitions and utilization of key concepts in nursing research translation.
- To explore the interrelationships between knowledge transfer, research dissemination, research utilization, and evidence-based practice.
- To establish knowledge transfer processes as the foundational element for these related concepts.
Main Methods:
- Selective review of existing literature on knowledge transfer and related concepts.
- Comparative analysis of definitions and utilization of these concepts.
- Conceptual exploration of the interrelationships and underlying processes.
Main Results:
- Definitions of knowledge transfer are influenced by educational and social perspectives.
- Knowledge transfer involves two key processes: cognitive and interpersonal dimensions.
- These processes are integral to research dissemination, research utilization, and evidence-based practice.
Conclusions:
- This review clarifies the theoretical underpinnings linking knowledge transfer, research dissemination, research utilization, and evidence-based practice.
- Highlights the empirical importance of cognitive and interpersonal knowledge transfer processes.
- Emphasizes the successful translation and implementation of nursing research findings into clinical practice.
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