Integrated knowledge translation: A guide for primary care researchers

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

 
 
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Title Integrated knowledge translation: A guide for primary care researchers
 
Creator Mash, Robert Mohamoud, Gulnaz Merali, Mohamoud Jessani, Nasreen
 
Subject Family medicine knowledge translation; science communication; advocacy; primary care; primary health care
Description Researchers need to not only produce scientifically valid work but also consider how their new knowledge will impact society. Strategies to propel research into use for greater impact are part of the knowledge translation process. Traditionally, researchers presented their work at conferences and through scientific publications. While this remains an important strategy for engaging researchers and academics, it is insufficient to ensure impact with other stakeholders. Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) is a collaborative model of research co-production that involves a variety of stakeholders throughout the research process to enhance the relevance, timeliness and application of research findings for use in policy and practice. The key steps in IKT are outlined in this article and include stakeholder analysis, an engagement strategy and evaluation. For each stakeholder, the engagement strategy should consider the purpose of engagement, the key message, the most effective medium, the best messenger, the timing of engagement and the resources required.
 
Publisher AOSIS
 
Contributor NIHR
Date 2025-10-31
 
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Identifier 10.4102/phcfm.v17i2.5168
 
Source African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Vol 17, No 2 (2025); 6 pages 2071-2936 2071-2928
 
Language eng
 
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