Knowledge translation in men's health research: development and delivery of content for use online.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men can be hard to reach with face-to-face health-related information, while increasingly, research shows that they are seeking health information from online sources. Recognizing this trend, there is merit in developing innovative online knowledge translation (KT) strategies capable of translating research on men's health into engaging health promotion materials. While the concept of KT has become a new mantra for researchers wishing to bridge the gap between research evidence and improved health outcomes, little is written about the process, necessary skills, and best practices by which researchers can develop online knowledge translation.

Objective

Our aim was to illustrate some of the processes and challenges involved in, and potential value of, developing res

SUBMITTER: Lohan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4327186 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature