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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):81 RESEARCH ARTICLE Knowledge Translation in Global Health Ariel Pablos-Mendez Ramesh Shademani A b s t r a c t We discuss the “know-do gap,” present a definition of knowledge translation, and discuss its relative importance in bridging the know-do gap. Some of the underlying causes of the know-do gap are listed, along with ongoing efforts to address them. Knowledge translation is considered a cross-cutting, nonlinear process that involves not only recent research findings but also knowledge that is created from the dynamic interaction of people who come together to solve public health problems, to learn, and ultimately to drive productive change. We also mention some of the activities undertaken by theWorld Health Organization in regards to knowledge translation. The search strategy has been nonsystematic, and reference is made to selected sources only. Lessons for Practice Most of the burden of premature death and illness among the poor is due to problems for which solutions are known and prevention is possible. A shift from “focusing” on evidence to solving problems is overdue. A strategic approach to creating and promoting evidence from practice in priority areas should contribute to bridging the “know-do” gap. Systems lack a fostering environment, including incentives and rewards systems, to encourage and enhance sharing, learning, and applying and reapplying knowledge for problem solving. Key Words: policy, practice, knowledge, learning, public health, problem solving, knowledge translation, continuing education
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