Knowledge Translation (KT) Planner (Webpage)

Knowledge translation (KT) is key to achieving and sustaining valuable health policy outcomes. 

Effective KT can accelerate the use of knowledge by:

• focusing attention and resources on high-priority research questions;

• ensuring that the knowledge being used is based on the best available evidence ;

• ensuring that the knowledge is being implemented as intended; 

• ensuring important outcomes are being evaluated so that scarce resources are not wasted; and

• supporting spread and scale-up of evidence-based practices, programs and policies. 

This Knowledge Translation (KT) Planner can help you take a practical and evidence-informed approach to disseminating and implementing knowledge. 

Lost in knowledge translation: time for a map? (Webpage)

The Knowledge-to-Action (KTA) Framework is widely used to guide knowledge mobilization. 

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Abstract: There is confusion and misunderstanding about the concepts of knowledge translation, knowledge transfer, knowledge exchange, research utilization, implementation, diffusion, and dissemination. We review the terms and definitions used to describe the concept of moving knowledge into action. We also offer a conceptual framework for thinking about the process and integrate the roles of knowledge creation and knowledge application. The implications of knowledge translation for continuing education in the health professions include the need to base continuing education on the best available knowledge, the use of educational and other transfer strategies that are known to be effective, and the value of learning about planned-action theories to be better able to understand and influence change in practice settings.