Uncovering tacit knowledge: a pilot study to broaden the concept of knowledge in knowledge translation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

All sectors in health care are being asked to focus on the knowledge-to-practice gap, or knowledge translation, to increase service effectiveness. A social interaction approach to knowledge translation assumes that research evidence becomes integrated with previously held knowledge, and practitioners build on and co-create knowledge through mutual interactions. Knowledge translation strategies for public health have not provided anticipated positive changes in evidence-based practice, possibly due in part to a narrow conceptualization of knowledge. More work is needed to understand the role of tacit knowledge in decision-making and practice. This pilot study examined how health practitioners applied tacit knowledge in public health program planning and implementation.

SUBMITTER: Kothari AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3173304 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature