Lost in knowledge translation: Time for a map?

@article{Graham2006LostIK,
  title={Lost in knowledge translation: Time for a map?},
  author={Ian D. Graham and Jo Logan and Margaret B. Harrison and Sharon E. Straus and Jacqueline M. Tetroe and Wenda Caswell and Nicole Robinson},
  journal={Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions},
  year={2006},
  volume={26},
  pages={13–24}
}
&NA; There is confusion and misunderstanding about the concepts of knowledge translation, knowledge transfer, knowledge exchange, research utilization, implementation, diffusion, and dissemination. We review the terms and definitions used to describe the concept of moving knowledge into action. We also offer a conceptual framework for thinking about the process and integrate the roles of knowledge creation and knowledge application. The implications of knowledge translation for continuing… 
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