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Knowledge Translation

Knowledge translation (KT) means making technical and complicated information and research easier to understand and use^[1].

The Knowledge-to-action framework consists of two components:

1. Knowledge Creation: represents the production and synthesis of knowledge and includes 3 stages:
   • Knowledge inquiry
   • Knowledge synthesis
   • Knowledge tools/products
2. Action Cycle: includes 7 stages which consists of activities required for effective implementation of knowledge.
   • Identify problem/determine the know/do gap, select knowledge
   • Adapt knowledge to local context
   • Assess barriers/facilitators to knowledge use
   • Select, tailor, implement interventions
   • Monitor knowledge use
   • Evaluate outcomes
   • Sustain knowledge use^[2][3]