Open AccessKnowledge Mobilization in the Canadian Naturopathic Community
Author(s) -
Monique Aucoin,
Genevieve Newton,
Kieran Cooley
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
vital link newsletter
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1491-0187
DOI - 10.54434/candj.103
Subject(s) - naturopathy , knowledge translation , community mobilization , bridge (graph theory) , process (computing) , sociology of scientific knowledge , mobilization , health care , scientific evidence , medicine , public relations , alternative medicine , knowledge management , political science , sociology , computer science , surgery , social science , philosophy , epistemology , pathology , law , operating system
The process of applying new scientific knowledge to clinical decision-making is critical for the provision of optimal healthcare delivery; however, this process is often slow or inconsistent. Knowledge mobilization is the iterative and bidirectional process that involves the generation, dissemination, and translation of knowledge between researchers and knowledge users. Incorporation and application of knowledge mobilization in health care is being increasingly recognized across all fields, including naturopathic medicine. This review explores generally employed knowledge mobilization approaches. Additionally, it summarizes the knowledge mobilization strategies currently being used by the Canadian naturopathic profession and makes recommendations on the strategies which might be used in the future to bridge the gap between research evidence and clinical practice.