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CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT JCEHP FOR AUTHORS JCEHP AWARD SEARCH		Volume 26 (1) Volume 26, Issue 1, Winter 2006 J Contin Educ Health Prof 2006; 26(1):13 RESEARCH ARTICLE Lost In Knowledge Translation: Time For A Map? Ian D. Graham, Jo Logan, Margaret B. Harrison, Sharon E. Straus, Jacqueline Tetroe, Wenda Caswell, Nicole Robinson Full Text A b s t r a c t 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 plannedaction theories to be better able to understand and influence change in practice settings. Lessons for Practice Knowledge translation is about turning knowledge into action and encompasses the processes of both knowledge creation and knowledge application. Knowledge translation subsumes and builds on continuing education and continuing professional development. Health care professionals need to learn about planned-action theories and frameworks so as to be able to understand and influence change in their practice settings. Continuing education should be based on the best available knowledge, whether in the form of knowledge tools (e.g., practice guidelines), knowledge syntheses, or primary knowledge inquiries. Continuing education should apply strategies shown to be effective at transferring knowledge. Key Words: knowledge translation, continuing education, knowledge transfer, knowledge exchange, research utilization, continuing professional development
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