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Pursuing common agendas: A collaborative model for knowledge translation between research and practice in clinical settings
Author(s) -
Baumbusch Jennifer L.,
Kirkham Sheryl Reimer,
Khan Koushambhi Basu,
McDonald Heather,
Semeniuk Pat,
Tan Elsie,
Anderson Joan M.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
research in nursing and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1098-240X
pISSN - 0160-6891
DOI - 10.1002/nur.20242
Subject(s) - knowledge translation , negotiation , knowledge management , knowledge transfer , citizen journalism , participatory action research , health care , process (computing) , politics , sociology , computer science , political science , world wide web , social science , anthropology , law , operating system
Abstract There is an emerging discourse of knowledge translation that advocates a shift away from unidirectional research utilization and evidence‐based practice models toward more interactive models of knowledge transfer. In this paper, we describe how our participatory approach to knowledge translation developed during an ongoing program of research concerning equitable care for diverse populations. At the core of our approach is a collaborative relationship between researchers and practitioners, which underpins the knowledge translation cycle, and occurs simultaneously with data collection/analysis/synthesis. We discuss lessons learned including: the complexities of translating knowledge within the political landscape of healthcare delivery, the need to negotiate the agendas of researchers and practitioners in a collaborative approach, and the kinds of resources needed to support this process. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health 31:130–140, 2008