Closing the gap between implementation science and policy in Nigeria: lessons from the Nigeria implementation science alliance using a nominal group technique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knowledge translation in healthcare has been of keen interest to researchers, practitioners, policymakers and administrators as it seeks to confront complex health issues within communities by closing the gap between knowledge generation through research and knowledge application. A paucity of information exists regarding nature of the relationship between Nigerian implementation science researchers and policymakers in the sphere of knowledge translation. This study aimed to identify and discuss barriers to successful engagement between implementation researchers and policymakers as well as to identify strategies for successful engagement between both parties in Nigeria.

Methods

A modified Nominal Group Technique was conducted with 259 diverse health research st

SUBMITTER: Onyeka TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12644075 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature