Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective knowledge translation allows the optimisation of access to and utilisation of research knowledge in order to inform and enhance public health policy and practice. In low- and middle- income countries, there are substantial complexities that affect the way in which research can be utilised for public health action. This review attempts to draw out concepts in the literature that contribute to defining some of the complexities and contextual factors that influence knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries.

Methods

A Critical Interpretive Synthesis was undertaken, a method of analysis which allows a critical review of a wide range of heterogeneous evidence, through incorporating systematic review methods with qualitative e

SUBMITTER: Malla C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6196454 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature