Health promotion practice
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Health promotion practice · May 2011
Knowledge translation strategies using the thinking about epilepsy program as a case study.
In many areas of health promotion and health care there is a need to bring new knowledge from research into practice (knowledge translation). Relevant research alone is not usually sufficient to achieve the ultimate outcome(s) of interest. This study aims to address this gap by outlining practices and outcomes involved in moving research findings into action using the example of the Thinking About Epilepsy program. ⋯ The process of moving research knowledge into action is discussed explicitly in terms of who the policy makers are, what action is desired, the role of partners, and funding. Using a case study approach the authors have illustrated the importance of starting knowledge translation at the beginning, not at the end, of the research project. The principles discussed in this article can be extended past epilepsy and applied to move research findings relevant to other health conditions, health promotion activities, products, and technologies into action.