Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis
Abstract Background Effective knowledge translation allows the optimisation of access to and utilisation of research knowledge in order to inform and enhance public health policy and practice. In low- and middle- income countries, there are substantial complexities that affect the way in which resea...
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| description | Abstract Background Effective knowledge translation allows the optimisation of access to and utilisation of research knowledge in order to inform and enhance public health policy and practice. In low- and middle- income countries, there are substantial complexities that affect the way in which research can be utilised for public health action. This review attempts to draw out concepts in the literature that contribute to defining some of the complexities and contextual factors that influence knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries. Methods A Critical Interpretive Synthesis was undertaken, a method of analysis which allows a critical review of a wide range of heterogeneous evidence, through incorporating systematic review methods with qualitative enquiry techniques. A search for peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2016 on the topic of knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle – income countries was carried out, and 85 articles were reviewed and analysed using this method. Results Four main concepts were identified: 1) tension between ‘global’ and ‘local’ health research, 2) complexities in creating and accessing evidence, 3) contextualising knowledge translation strategies for low- and middle- income countries, and 4) the unique role of non-government organisations in the knowledge translation process. Conclusion This method of review has enabled the identification of key concepts that may inform practice or further research in the field of knowledge translation in low- and middle- income countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-39af3074f75541ebbf4096bebbba05962022-12-21T23:56:57ZengBMCGlobal Health Research and Policy2397-06422018-10-013111210.1186/s41256-018-0084-9Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesisCatherine Malla0Paul Aylward1Paul Ward2College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders UniversityCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders UniversityCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders UniversityAbstract Background Effective knowledge translation allows the optimisation of access to and utilisation of research knowledge in order to inform and enhance public health policy and practice. In low- and middle- income countries, there are substantial complexities that affect the way in which research can be utilised for public health action. This review attempts to draw out concepts in the literature that contribute to defining some of the complexities and contextual factors that influence knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries. Methods A Critical Interpretive Synthesis was undertaken, a method of analysis which allows a critical review of a wide range of heterogeneous evidence, through incorporating systematic review methods with qualitative enquiry techniques. A search for peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2016 on the topic of knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle – income countries was carried out, and 85 articles were reviewed and analysed using this method. Results Four main concepts were identified: 1) tension between ‘global’ and ‘local’ health research, 2) complexities in creating and accessing evidence, 3) contextualising knowledge translation strategies for low- and middle- income countries, and 4) the unique role of non-government organisations in the knowledge translation process. Conclusion This method of review has enabled the identification of key concepts that may inform practice or further research in the field of knowledge translation in low- and middle- income countries.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41256-018-0084-9Critical interpretive synthesisKnowledge translationLow- and middle- income countriesPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Catherine Malla Paul Aylward Paul Ward Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis Global Health Research and Policy Critical interpretive synthesis Knowledge translation Low- and middle- income countries Public health |
| title | Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis |
| title_full | Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis |
| title_short | Knowledge translation for public health in low- and middle- income countries: a critical interpretive synthesis |
| title_sort | knowledge translation for public health in low and middle income countries a critical interpretive synthesis |
| topic | Critical interpretive synthesis Knowledge translation Low- and middle- income countries Public health |
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