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== Definition ==
== Definition ==
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) defines knowledge translation as: "Knowledge translation is the exchange, synthesis and ethically-sound application of knowledge – within a complex system of interactions among researchers and users – to accelerate the capture of the benefits of research for Canadians through improved health, more effective services and products, and a strengthened health care system."<ref>Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Knowledge translation strategy 2004–2009: Innovation in action. Accessed on: 2021/09/15.  Available from: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/26574.html</ref>
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) defines knowledge translation as: "Knowledge translation is the exchange, synthesis and ethically-sound application of knowledge – within a complex system of interactions among researchers and users – to accelerate the capture of the benefits of research for Canadians through improved health, more effective services and products, and a strengthened health care system."<ref name=":0">Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Knowledge translation strategy 2004–2009: Innovation in action. Accessed on: 2021/09/15.  Available from: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/26574.html</ref>


The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined knowledge translation as: "The synthesis, exchange, and application of knowledge by relevant stakeholders to accelerate the benefits of global and local innovation in strengthening health systems and improving people's health."<ref>PAHO. Knowledge Translation for Health Decision Making. Accessed on: 2021/09/15. Available from: https://www3.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9682:knowledge-translation-for-health-decision-making&Itemid=41010&lang=en</ref>
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined knowledge translation as: "The synthesis, exchange, and application of knowledge by relevant stakeholders to accelerate the benefits of global and local innovation in strengthening health systems and improving people's health."<ref>PAHO. Knowledge Translation for Health Decision Making. Accessed on: 2021/09/15. Available from: https://www3.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9682:knowledge-translation-for-health-decision-making&Itemid=41010&lang=en</ref>
== Features ==
Knowledge translation activity needs good partnership and interaction with various groups or organizations. Some of the interactive groups are<ref name=":0" />:
* researchers, within and across research disciplines
* policy-makers, planners and managers, throughout the health care, public health, and healthy public policy systems
* health care providers in formal and informal systems of care
* general public, patient groups and those who help to shape their views and/or represent their interests including the media, educators, non-governmental organizations, and the voluntary sector
* the private sector, including venture capital firms, manufacturers and distributors
Knowledge translation is
== References ==

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Definition[edit | edit source]

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) defines knowledge translation as: "Knowledge translation is the exchange, synthesis and ethically-sound application of knowledge – within a complex system of interactions among researchers and users – to accelerate the capture of the benefits of research for Canadians through improved health, more effective services and products, and a strengthened health care system."[1]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined knowledge translation as: "The synthesis, exchange, and application of knowledge by relevant stakeholders to accelerate the benefits of global and local innovation in strengthening health systems and improving people's health."[2]

Features[edit | edit source]

Knowledge translation activity needs good partnership and interaction with various groups or organizations. Some of the interactive groups are[1]:

  • researchers, within and across research disciplines
  • policy-makers, planners and managers, throughout the health care, public health, and healthy public policy systems
  • health care providers in formal and informal systems of care
  • general public, patient groups and those who help to shape their views and/or represent their interests including the media, educators, non-governmental organizations, and the voluntary sector
  • the private sector, including venture capital firms, manufacturers and distributors

Knowledge translation is



References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Knowledge translation strategy 2004–2009: Innovation in action. Accessed on: 2021/09/15.  Available from: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/26574.html
  2. PAHO. Knowledge Translation for Health Decision Making. Accessed on: 2021/09/15. Available from: https://www3.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9682:knowledge-translation-for-health-decision-making&Itemid=41010&lang=en