Knowledge mobilization with and for equity-deserving communities invested in research: A scoping review protocol
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study reviews knowledge mobilization (K*) practices in community research. It aims to clarify K* terminology and its application to better connect academic findings with community needs and well-being initiatives.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Knowledge Translation
- Community-Engaged Research
Background
- Research into action, termed knowledge mobilization, translation, and transfer (K*), faces varied terminology across disciplines.
- Gaps exist in translating academic health and well-being research for community partners, policymakers, and practitioners.
- Academic systems often overlook non-academic community needs in research training, funding, and evaluation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a scoping review of reported K* in community-driven research.
- To examine K* governance, processes, methods, and benefits.
- To map the usage of K* terminology (who, what, where, when).
Main Methods
- A scoping review protocol is outlined.
- Literature will be gathered from four major databases.
- Systematic screening, analysis, and reporting of published literature will be performed.
Main Results
- This section will present findings from the scoping review on K* in community research.
- Results will detail the governance, processes, methods, and benefits of K*.
- Mapping of K* terminology usage will be provided.
Conclusions
- This review will clarify K* terminology and its application in community-driven research.
- Findings aim to inform strategies for improving knowledge translation to benefit community health and well-being.
- The study will highlight how academic research can better address non-academic community needs.
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