Engaging national organizations for knowledge translation: Comparative case studies in knowledge value mapping
2011

Engaging National Organizations for Knowledge Translation

Sample size: 6 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Joseph P. Lane, Juan D. Rogers

Primary Institution: Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer, University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Hypothesis

Do knowledge values differ between national organizations representing different audiences?

Conclusion

National organizations are effective channels for communicating research findings and optimizing knowledge use.

Supporting Evidence

  • Each organization values research knowledge based on their mission and member interests.
  • All organizations are interested in collaborating with researchers to share findings.
  • Knowledge-value mapping helps tailor communication strategies to different audiences.

Takeaway

This study shows that national organizations can help share research findings with people who need them, making it easier for everyone to understand and use new knowledge.

Methodology

The study used comparative case studies and semi-structured interviews with spokespersons from six national organizations.

Limitations

The study may not represent all national organizations or their approaches to knowledge translation.

Participant Demographics

Participants included representatives from six national organizations involved in assistive technology and communication.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1748-5908-6-106

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