Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) in health care: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) refers to collaboration between researchers and decision-makers. While advocated as an approach for enhancing the relevance and use of research, IKT is challenging and inconsistently applied. This study sought to inform future IKT practice and research by synthesizing studies that empirically evaluated IKT and identifying knowledge gaps.

Methods

We performed a scoping review. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from 2005 to 2014 for English language studies that evaluated IKT interventions involving researchers and organizational or policy-level decision-makers. Data were extracted on study characteristics, IKT intervention (theory, content, mode, duration, frequency, personnel, participants, timing from ini

SUBMITTER: Gagliardi AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4797171 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature