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The role of integrated knowledge translation in intervention research
Prevention Science
  • C. Nadine Wathen, The University of Western Ontario
  • Harriet L. Macmillan, McMaster University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-13-2018
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1007/s11121-015-0564-9
Abstract

There is widespread recognition across the full range of applied research disciplines, including health and social services, about the challenges of integrating scientifically derived research evidence into policy and/or practice decisions. These Bdisconnects” or Bknowledge-practice gaps” between research production and use have spawned a new research field, most commonly known as either Bimplementation science” or Bknowledge translation.” The present paper will review key concepts in this area, with a particular focus on Bintegrated knowledge translation” (IKT)—which focuses on researcher-knowledge user partner-ship—in the area of mental health and prevention of violence against women and children using case examples from completed and ongoing work. A key distinction is made between the practice of KT (disseminating, communicating, etc.), and the science of KT, i.e., research regarding effective KT approaches. We conclude with a discussion of the relevance of IKT for mental health intervention research with children and adolescents.

Citation Information
C. Nadine Wathen and Harriet L. Macmillan. "The role of integrated knowledge translation in intervention research" Prevention Science Vol. 19 Iss. 3 (2018) p. 319 - 327
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/n-wathen/9/