In December 2012, Dr. Mary Ann McColl presented on the principal lessons learned about knowledge translation for disability research from her work with the CDPA and the Actionable Nuggets project. This presentation outlined the definition of key terms such as knowledge translation, mobilization, exchange, and brokerage. Goals such as knowledge creation, selection, and products were also identified and discussed.
Knowledege translation often goes hand in hand with knowledge creation. The steps of knowledge creation were outlined as follows:
1. Identify the problem
2. Identify relevant studies
3. Select finite set of studies
4. Chart data
5. Collate, summarize, and report
These steps and other key concepts were discussed in detail in the presentation.
To view the presentation click on the following link:
Knowledge Translation in Disability Research
Actionable Nuggets is an organization that aims to help family physicians provide better care for special populations within their practices. For more information on Actionable Nuggets please see the project website http://www.actionnuggets.ca/