Accelerating knowledge translation to improve cardiovascular outcomes and health services: Opportunities for bridging science and clinical practice.

Abstract

Knowledge translation (KT) is the exchange between knowledge producers and users to understand, synthesise, share and apply evidence to accelerate the benefits of research to improve health and health systems. The practice of KT (activities/strategies to move evidence into practice) and the science of KT (study of the methods to promote the uptake of research) benefit from the use of conceptual thinking, the meaningful inclusion of patients, and the application of intersectionality. In spite of multiple barriers, there are opportunities to develop strong partnerships and evidence to drive an impactful research agenda and increase the uptake of cardiovascular research.