Knowledge Translation is:

 "...The exchange, synthesis and ethically-sound application of research findings within a complex set of interactions among researchers and knowledge users. In other words, knowledge translation can be seen as an acceleration of the knowledge cycle; an acceleration of the natural transformation of knowledge into use."  (Canadian Institute of Health Research)

Within the context of health research, KT aims to "to accelerate the capture of the benefits of research…through improved health, more effective services and products, and a strengthened health care system."  Therefore:

• KT goes beyond mere dissemination and/or diffusion;
• It is an on-going and iterative process requiring active and conscious participation of both researchers and research-users.
• It is based on the principles of integration and simplification

The following links will take you to additional information about Knowledge Translation, including published articles, conferences, etc.

• IDRC Library resources
  Library resources available to IDRC staff and research partners.

• Knowledge Translation: Basic Theories, Approaches and Applications
  An overview of knowledge translation theory and approaches

• Other institutions and organisations active in Knowledge Translation
  

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This PubMed Central newsfeed comprises recently published articles on knowledge translation in medicine.  As contents are determined by a search profile, there will be false "hits" from time to time, i.e. irrelevant articles captured by the profile.

Some articles are available full-text for free.  The rest are available to IDRC staff and research partners through the IDRC Library document delivery service.