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Knowledge Translation: Introduction to Models, Strategies, and Measures: This literature review is designed to bring together several aspects of knowledge translation for the purpose of raising awareness, connecting thoughts and perspectives, and stimulating ideas and questions for future rehabilitation research.
When the Best Is the Enemy of the Good: The Nature of Research Evidence Used in Systematic Reviews and Guidelines: The Task Force on Systematic Review and Guidelines developed this paper to explore critical issues related to the "gold standard" for research designs, the emergence of systematic reviews, and the implications for evidence-based rehabilitation and clinical practice.
FOCUS Technical Brief, No. 22 (March 2009): The Role of Single-Subject Experimental Designs in Evidence-Based Practice Times: This FOCUS, written by Ralf W. Schlosser, PhD, describes high-quality, single-subject experimental designs (SSEDs) in terms of establishing empirically supported treatments and implementing evidence-based practice (EBP).
FOCUS Technical Brief, No. 21 (Nov. 2008): Why Is Knowledge Translation Important? Grounding the Conversation: This FOCUS highlights a speech by Dr. Michael Gibbons at the KT08: Forum for the Future Conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada, held on June 10, 2008. In his address, Gibbons proposed a framework of knowledge translation as an engagement process rather than a linear process of transfer.
FOCUS Technical Brief, No. 14 (Oct. 2006): Overview of International Literature on Knowledge Translation: This FOCUS summarizes the knowledge translation (KT) process as described by several international authors. While the majority of international articles on KT processes are published in medical and health-care journals, a growing interest exists in applying the KT concept more generically to other disciplines, including disability and rehabilitation research.
FOCUS Technical Brief, No. 11 (Nov. 2005): Communities of Practice: A Strategy for Sharing and Building Knowledge: This FOCUS discusses the use of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as a knowledge transfer (KT) strategy. By building on its members' shared knowledge, a CoP can be useful in developing new ideas and new strategies.
FOCUS Technical Brief, No. 10 (July 2005): What is Knowledge Translation?: This FOCUS discusses knowledge translation (KT), a relatively new term used to describe a relatively old problem—the underutilization of evidence-based research in systems of care. This article describes relevant KT concepts and planning models, and suggests a working definition for KT that reflects disability research and development priorities.