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A practical guide to living evidence: reducing the knowledge-to-practice gap.

Sabine M Allida^1,2,3,4, Maree L Hackett^3,4,5, Richard Lindley^3,4,6

¹School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.

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Living evidence continuously updates systematic reviews and guidelines to reduce the knowledge-to-practice gap. Implementing a living evidence model requires careful consideration of funding, governance, team skills, and dissemination strategies.

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Area of Science:

Health research methodology
Evidence-based practice
Knowledge translation

Background:

Systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines require timely updates.
The traditional evidence update process is slow, leading to a knowledge-to-practice gap.
Living evidence offers a solution for continuous evidence surveillance and incorporation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the processes and practical aspects of implementing living evidence models.
To identify key considerations for establishing and maintaining living evidence systems.

Main Methods:

Literature review on living evidence concepts and implementation.
Analysis of practical considerations for developing living evidence models.
Identification of essential components for successful living evidence surveillance.

Main Results:

Living evidence necessitates continuous surveillance to integrate new findings promptly.
Key factors for successful implementation include funding, governance, team expertise, and update frequency.
Effective publication and dissemination strategies are crucial for impact.

Conclusions:

Living evidence can enhance the timeliness of recommendations and bridge the knowledge-to-practice gap.
Successful adoption requires addressing practical aspects like resource allocation and operational structures.
Further research into optimizing living evidence models is warranted.