Knowledge Translation

"Knowledge translation" (KT) is typified by the transfer of knowledge from researchers to end-users. KT represents strategically planned efforts to promote or accelerate the natural diffusion of innovation or knowledge so as to effect practice, programs or policy. Ultimately, KT aims to promote the flow of information that can directly benefit the health of individuals.

"Knowledge exchange" (KE) models represent the need for a two-way dialogue between researchers and users, incorporate user's needs and have the potential to increase the impact of knowledge. The measure of effective KE is knowledge utilization (KU), which can be instrumental, where a specific research result is the primary influence for a decision, or conceptual, where knowledge has an indirect influence on the thoughts and actions of decision-makers.

Knowledge translation and exchange are embedded into the research undertaken by CHHM investigators. Our primary goal is to move RESEARCH into ACTION that directly benefits the health of British Columbians and all Canadians. Some examples of KT in the Centre for Hip Health are:

Hip Fracture Prevention

• Community based exercise programs for seniors that aim to improve bone health, increase muscular strength and prevent falls.
• School-based programs for children that enhance children's physical activity and healthy eating to reduce chronic disease risk factors and enhance bone health.
• Falls clinics for those deemed at risk for falls to prevent serious injury, including fracture.

• Surgical innovations that utilize advanced, cost-effective techniques that prompt faster recovery following surgery and reduced hospital stay.

• Tools, techniques and databases that contribute to the early detection of painful osteoarthritis.