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Knowledge translation in the discourse of professional practice
Evelyn Cornelissen1, Craig Mitton, Sam Sheps
1University of British Columbia - Okanagan, Health Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Kelowna, Canada.
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare
|May 24, 2011
Summary
This study compares empirical and constructivist views of knowledge translation in healthcare. It emphasizes practitioner-driven strategies for effective knowledge sharing to ensure safe and relevant patient care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare knowledge translation
- Scientific knowledge dissemination
- Evidence-based practice
Background:
- Healthcare professionals and clients require current, safe, and effective care.
- Knowledge translation facilitates the exchange between knowledge producers and users.
- Perspectives on knowledge vary, from empirical (academic) to constructivist (practitioner-based).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare and contrast knowledge and knowledge translation from empirical and constructivist viewpoints.
- To connect knowledge translation to professional practice discussions.
- To explore constructivist knowledge translation strategies, including those driven by practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of empirical and constructivist perspectives on knowledge.
- Discourse analysis relating knowledge translation to professional practice.
- Exploration of practitioner-driven knowledge translation strategies.
Main Results:
- Knowledge translation can be integrated into healthcare training and continuing education.
- Practitioner collaboration in research, such as action research, is a key strategy.
- Effective knowledge translation requires knowledge to be useful, relevant, and accessible to end-users.
Conclusions:
- Understanding different knowledge perspectives is crucial for effective knowledge translation.
- Practitioner-driven approaches enhance the relevance and applicability of knowledge in real-world healthcare settings.
- Ultimately, useful and timely knowledge, as perceived by the end-user, is essential for delivering high-quality healthcare.
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