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Knowledge Brokering: The missing link in the evidence to action chain?
Vicky Ward1, Allan House, Susan Hamer
1Leeds Institute of Health Sciences Room 2.04 Charles Thackrah Building 101 Clarendon Road Leeds LS2 9LJ.
Evidence & Policy : a Journal of Research, Debate and Practice
|January 25, 2011
Summary
Knowledge brokers can bridge the gap between health care research and policy. Understanding knowledge brokering theory, models, and challenges is crucial for effective interventions and evaluating their impact.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Knowledge Translation
- Policy Implementation
Background:
- Translating health care research into policy and practice presents significant challenges for both researchers and policymakers.
- Knowledge brokering, utilizing individuals or organizations, is proposed as a potential solution to facilitate this transfer.
- Effective knowledge translation is vital for improving healthcare outcomes and system efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the theoretical underpinnings of knowledge brokering in health care.
- To identify and describe distinct models of knowledge brokering.
- To explore the inherent challenges associated with knowledge brokering interventions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted to synthesize existing knowledge on the topic.
- Theoretical frameworks of knowledge brokering were analyzed.
- Different brokering models and their associated challenges were identified and discussed.
Main Results:
- The paper elucidates the theory behind knowledge brokering.
- Three distinct models of knowledge brokering are presented.
- Key challenges encountered in the practice of knowledge brokering are explored.
Conclusions:
- Clarifying the theory, models, and challenges of knowledge brokering is essential for designing effective interventions.
- A well-defined theoretical framework is needed to better understand the mechanisms and effectiveness of knowledge brokering.
- This understanding can lead to more rigorous evaluation of brokering initiatives.
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