Knowledge Translation in Athletic Training: Considerations for Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap.

ABSTRACT: As the athletic training profession continues to embrace evidence-based practice, athletic trainers should not only critically appraise the best available evidence, but also effectively translate it into clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes. While previous research has investigated the effectiveness of educational interventions on increasing knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, little attention has been given to strategies for both researchers and clinicians to effectively translate evidence into clinical practice. The use of knowledge translation strategies has potential to bridge the knowledge-to-practice gap, which could lead to reduced health costs, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced quality of care. The purpose of this paper is to 1) highlight current challenges

SUBMITTER: Welch Bacon CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8582627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature