The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health
Abstract Background Knowledge translation (KT) and related terms have variously been defined as process and as products. In this paper we contribute to debates on effective KT, specifically knowledge brokering, by describing an adaptation of Program Science that aligns with the real-world of public...
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| description | Abstract Background Knowledge translation (KT) and related terms have variously been defined as process and as products. In this paper we contribute to debates on effective KT, specifically knowledge brokering, by describing an adaptation of Program Science that aligns with the real-world of public health activities. Main abstract We describe an adaptation of the Program Science framework to our knowledge translation and brokering planning and projects at the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases. The systematic approach allows for layering of knowledge year to year and translating knowledge from one infectious disease content area to another. Using a recent forum on syphilis outbreaks as an example, we also demonstrate the value of using Program Science to shape the design and delivery of the knowledge brokering event. Conclusion The use of scientific knowledge to improve public health program design, implementation and evaluation forms the basis for the program science framework. Providing the right public health information to the right audience at the right time can foster long-term outcomes of networks and new partnerships which can potentially improve delivery of public health services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dc9662256ed54385b862ffa1027b06dc2022-12-21T23:41:00ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582018-05-011811510.1186/s12889-018-5493-7The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public healthMarissa Becker0Margaret Haworth-Brockman1Yoav Keynan2Centre for Global Public Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of ManitobaNational Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of ManitobaNational Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of ManitobaAbstract Background Knowledge translation (KT) and related terms have variously been defined as process and as products. In this paper we contribute to debates on effective KT, specifically knowledge brokering, by describing an adaptation of Program Science that aligns with the real-world of public health activities. Main abstract We describe an adaptation of the Program Science framework to our knowledge translation and brokering planning and projects at the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases. The systematic approach allows for layering of knowledge year to year and translating knowledge from one infectious disease content area to another. Using a recent forum on syphilis outbreaks as an example, we also demonstrate the value of using Program Science to shape the design and delivery of the knowledge brokering event. Conclusion The use of scientific knowledge to improve public health program design, implementation and evaluation forms the basis for the program science framework. Providing the right public health information to the right audience at the right time can foster long-term outcomes of networks and new partnerships which can potentially improve delivery of public health services.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5493-7Program scienceKnowledge brokerPublic healthKnowledge translationInfectious diseases |
| spellingShingle | Marissa Becker Margaret Haworth-Brockman Yoav Keynan The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health BMC Public Health Program science Knowledge broker Public health Knowledge translation Infectious diseases |
| title | The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| title_full | The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| title_fullStr | The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| title_full_unstemmed | The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| title_short | The value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| title_sort | value of program science to optimize knowledge brokering on infectious diseases for public health |
| topic | Program science Knowledge broker Public health Knowledge translation Infectious diseases |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5493-7 |
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