Review of published evidence on knowledge translation capacity, practice and support among researchers and research institutions in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge translation (KT) is a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge to yield beneficial outcomes for society. Effective KT requires researchers to play an active role in promoting evidence uptake. This paper presents a systematised review of evidence on low- and middle-income country (LMIC) researchers' KT capacity, practice and interventions for enhancing their KT practice (support) with the aim of identifying gaps and informing future research and interventions.

Methods

An electronic search for peer-reviewed publications focusing on LMIC researchers' KT capacity, practice and support across all academic fields, authored in English and from the earliest records available to Fe

SUBMITTER: Murunga VI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7011245 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature