Wednesday, July 21, 2004: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM | |||
Implementation of Research Evidence Into Practice: International Perspectives and Initiatives | |||
| Learning Objective #1: Define translation science | |||
| Learning Objective #2: Develop an understanding of international approaches and challenges of implementing research into clinical practice and policy decision-making | |||
| The international support for evidence based clinical practice has been increasing exponentially over the last decade. Clinicians, administrators and policy-makers have been challenged to improve healthcare decisions and systems to be more effective and efficient. Yet despite these imperatives, knowledge of translation science remains at an embryonic stage. The purpose of this symposium is to define translation science and present an international overview and discussion of research, practice and policy initiatives in the field. An analysis of Australian, British, Canadian and American activities in translation science has been conducted. The findings demonstrate that the type of evidence, the social, organizational and cultural context in which the knowledge transfer takes place, and the process for implementation are key determinants in the likely success of knowledge uptake. All reviews highlighted the complexity of research transfer and the urgent need to extend the science. Implications and recommendations for research, practice, education, and policy will be addressed. | |||
| Organizer: | Tracey K. Bucknall, RN, PhD | ||
| Australian Research Translation Models for Reducing the Gap Between Research and Practice Tracey K. Bucknall, RN, PhD | |||
| Learning from Experience: UK Perspectives on Translation Research Joanne Rycroft-Malone, RN, PhD | |||
| Moving Toward an Evidence-Based Public Health System: A Canadian Perspective Maureen Dobbins, RN, PhD | |||
| Translating Research into Practice: A United States Perspective Marita Titler, PhD, RN, FAAN | |||
Evidence-Based Nursing: Strategies for Improving Practice
Sigma Theta Tau International
July 21, 2004