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Building an integrated knowledge translation (IKT) evidence base: colloquium proceedings and research direction

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for the Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network, Boland, L., Kothari, A., McCutcheon, C., Graham, I. D.·2020·Health Research Policy and Systems

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Background: Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) is a model of research co-production, whereby researchers partner with knowledge users throughout the research process and who can use the research recommendations in practice or policy. IKT approaches are used to improve the relevance and impact of research. As an emerging field, however, the evidence underpinning IKT is in active development. The Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network represents a collaborative interdisciplinary team that aims to advance the state of IKT science. Methods: In 2017, the Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network issued a call to its members for concept papers to further define IKT, outline an IKT research agenda, and inform the Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network’s special meeting entitled, Integrated Knowledge Translation State of the Science Colloquium, in Ottawa, Canada (2018). At the colloquium, authors presented concept papers and discussed knowledge-gaps for a research agenda and implications for advancing the IKT field. We took detailed field notes, audio-recorded the meeting and analysed the data using qualitative content analysis. Results: Twenty-four participants attended the meeting, including researchers (n = 11), trainees (n = 6) and knowledge users (n = 7). Seven overarching categories emerged from these proceedings – IKT theory, IKT methods, IKT process, promoting partnership, definitions and distinctions of key IKT terms, capacity-building, and role of funders. Within these categories, priorities identified for future IKT research included: (1) improving clarity about research co-production/IKT theories and frameworks; (2) describing the process for engaging knowledge users; and (3) identifying research co-production/IKT outcomes and methods for evaluation. Conclusion: The Integrated Knowledge Translation State of the Science Colloquium initiated a research agenda to advance IKT science and practice. Next steps will focus on building a theoretical and evidence base for IKT.

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for the Integrated Knowledge Translation Research Network, Boland, L., Kothari, A., McCutcheon, C., & Graham, I. D.
Affiliations
  • Western University (CA)
  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (CA)
  • University of Ottawa (CA)
Corresponding author
Graham, I. D.
Venue
Health Research Policy and Systems
Published
2020-01-20
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
8-8
ISSN
1478-4505 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3003132063
Cited by
106
References
16
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 24 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 2
FWCI
12.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Health Research Policy and Systems (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
  • uO Research (University of Ottawa) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
Funders
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (FDN #143237)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Keywords
integrated knowledge translation, co-production of research, knowledge users, research collaboration, research agenda, capacity building, research impact
MeSH terms
Cooperative Behavior, Humans, Evidence-Based Practice, Translational Research, Biomedical, Capacity Building

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