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CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT JCEHP FOR AUTHORS JCEHP AWARD SEARCH (Members only) FULL-TEXT		Volume 28 (4) Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2008 J Contin Educ Health Prof 2008; 28(4):270 ORIGIANL RESEARCH Knowledge Translation for Research Utilization: Design of a Knowledge Translation Model at Tehran University of Medical Sciences Reza Majdzadeh, Jila Sadighi, Saharnaz Nejat, Ali Shahidzade Mahani, Jaleh Gholami A b s t r a c t Introduction: The present study aimed to generate a model that would provide a conceptual framework for linking disparate components of knowledge translation. A theoretical model of such would enable the organization and evaluation of attempts to analyze current conditions and to design interventions on the transfer and utilization of research knowledge. Methods: This research, performed in 2006–2007 at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), utilized two distinct methodologies: a narrative review to identify existing knowledge transfer models and frameworks and focus group discussions to determine the views and opinions of researchers and decision makers regarding barriers to knowledge translation within the health system. Results: A knowledge translation cycle is described, with five domains: knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, research utilization, question transfer, and the context of organization. Discussion: The knowledge translation cycle offers a theoretical basis for identifying basic requirements and linking mechanisms in the translation of knowledge for research utilization. Key Words: knowledge translation, research utilization, knowledge creation, education, medical, continuing, learning Lessons for Practice Models to promote knowledge translation have so far received scant attention in developing countries. The Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) knowledge translation cycle was developed from a review of literature and data collected within the TUMS. It presents push side and pull side components of knowledge creation and research utilization. As a model, the TUMS knowledge translation cycle should enable organizational evaluation for the design interventions and measures to assess the transfer and utilization of research knowledge.
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