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Exploring the Hidden Barriers in Knowledge Translation: A Case Study Within an Academic Community
Gill Harvey1, Rhianon J Marshall1, Zoe Jordan1
1University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Understanding knowledge translation (KT) barriers within academia is crucial. Addressing internal academic diversity in understanding, ability, and commitment to KT can improve research utilization in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Organizational Behavior
- Knowledge Translation Studies
Background:
- The research-practice gap in healthcare is often discussed, assuming academics share uniform views.
- Internal academic diversity in understanding and commitment to knowledge translation (KT) presents hidden barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze internal barriers to knowledge translation within academic communities.
- To explore how organizational and management theories can explain these barriers.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative case study was conducted within a health sciences faculty.
- Organizational and management theories were applied to analyze boundaries and barriers.
Main Results:
- Diversity in perceptions, understanding, motivation, and incentives significantly impacts KT engagement.
- Identified barriers include differences in interpreting and committing to translational activities.
Conclusions:
- Addressing internal academic barriers is essential for effective knowledge translation.
- Developing targeted KT strategies for academic communities can enhance research-practice collaborations in healthcare.
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