A knowledge transfer scheme to bridge the gap between science and practice: an integration of existing research frameworks into a tool for practice

Br J Sports Med. 2014 Apr;48(8):698-701. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092241. Epub 2013 Jun 11.

Abstract

Evidence of effectiveness does not equal successful implementation. To progress the field, practical tools are needed to bridge the gap between research and practice and to truly unite effectiveness and implementation evidence. This paper describes the Knowledge Transfer Scheme integrating existing implementation research frameworks into a tool which has been developed specifically to bridge the gap between knowledge derived from research on the one side and evidence-based usable information and tools for practice on the other.

Keywords: Implementation; Injury Prevention; Intervention effectiveness; Intervention efficacy; Sporting injuries.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
  • Biomedical Research / methods*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Information Dissemination / methods
  • Professional Practice
  • Review Literature as Topic
  • Sports Medicine / methods*
  • Translational Research, Biomedical*