Translating research for evidence-based public health: key concepts and future directions
journal contribution
posted on 2012-12-01, 00:00authored byL Rychetnik, A Bauman, Rachel LawsRachel Laws, L King, C Rissel, D Nutbeam, S Colagiuri, I Caterson
Applying research to guide evidence-based practice is an ongoing and significant challenge for public health. Developments in the emerging field of ‘translation’ have focused on different aspects of the problem, resulting in competing frameworks and terminology. In this paper the scope of ‘translation’ in public health is defined, and four related but conceptually different ‘translation processes’ that support evidence-based practice are outlined: (1) reviewing the transferability of evidence to new settings, (2) translation research, (3) knowledge translation, and (4) knowledge translation research. Finally, an integrated framework is presented to illustrate the relationship between these domains, and priority areas for further development and empirical research are identified.
History
Journal
Journal of epidemiology & community health
Volume
66
Pagination
1187-1192
Location
London, Eng.
ISSN
0143-005X
Language
eng
Publication classification
C Journal article, C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal