Core knowledge translation competencies: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge translation (KT) is the broad range of activities aimed at supporting the use of research findings leading to evidence-based practice (EBP) and policy. Recommendations have been made that capacity building efforts be established to support individuals to enact KT. In this study, we summarized existing knowledge on KT competencies to provide a foundation for such capacity building efforts and to inform policy and research. Our research questions were "What are the core KT competencies needed in the health sector?" and "What are the interventions and strategies to teach and reinforce those competencies?"

Methods

We used a scoping review approach and an integrated KT process by involving an Advisory Group of diverse stakeholders. We searched seven health an

SUBMITTER: Mallidou AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6020388 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature