Exploring the knowledge translation of domestic violence research: A literature review

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been considerable growth in knowledge translation research, yet there remains a 'knowledge gap' when applying this knowledge to policy (Fafard & Hoffman, 2018) and practice (Graham et al., 2006; Reid et al., 2017). Further, despite the rapid increase in domestic violence research over the past decade, there remains a dearth of studies evaluating knowledge translation activities, suggesting an urgent need to maximise the knowledge translation capacity of domestic violence research. Many different terms associated with knowledge translation are used interchangeably such as 'knowledge translation', 'knowledge-to-action', 'knowledge mobilisation' or 'translational research' (Graham, 2013). In Australia, the term 'knowledge translation' is often (but not always) used, whereas in the UK the term 'knowledge mobilisation' is more common. In Canada where the term originated, the term 'knowledge translation' is used but equally 'knowledge to action' and more recently 'integrated knowledge translation'

A New Perspective on Emerging Knowledge Translation Practices; Comment on "Sustaining Knowledge Translation Practices: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis"

“…To illustrate, we found that dedicated leadership within an authorizing environment which includes understanding by leaders of time, effort and costs and benefits of knowledge utilization is required to build research capacity. 9 KT researchers and organizations are encouraged to discuss the benefits of research through institutionalized KT practices related to patient care, organizational performance, and alignment of operations with strategic vision. 10…”

“…To illustrate, we found that dedicated leadership within an authorizing environment which includes understanding by leaders of time, effort and costs and benefits of knowledge utilization is required to build research capacity. 9 KT researchers and organizations are encouraged to discuss the benefits of research through institutionalized KT practices related to patient care, organizational performance, and alignment of operations with strategic vision. 10 Non-researcher Voices We noticed a missed opportunity, however, in that the synthesis findings did not dive deeply into the current drive for broad, planned engagement apart from naming engagement as a different site of knowledge production.…”

Using action research to develop public policy work in gender-based violence organizations

“…Al, 2016). DV research with knowledge translation typically falls into these categories: 1) develop key message, 2) flexible evidence use, 3) strengthen partnerships, 4) capacity building and 5) research utilization (Cameron, Humphreys, Kothari, & Hegarty, 2020).…”