This document discusses concepts related to knowledge transfer. It identifies five factors that influence the use of knowledge: 1) characteristics of users, 2) organizational characteristics of the user community, 3) characteristics of knowledge, 4) transfer and support strategies, and 5) characteristics of researchers and their environment. Different models of knowledge transfer are described, including push, pull, and exchange models. The roles of researchers and target user groups in knowledge transfer are also addressed.

1. Knowledge Transfer Concepts
Valéry Ridde and Christian Dagenais

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4. K*
(KT, KE, KTT, KMb, KB, KM, etc.)
Shaxson, Louise with Alex T. Bielak et al. 2012

5. Knowledge is ?
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Lemire N., Souffez, K., & Laurendeau, M.-C 2009

6. Lemire N., Souffez, K., & Laurendeau, M.-C 2009

7. Evidence-based
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Evidence : the form it takes depends on context.
The findings of high-quality, methodologically
appropriate research are the most accurate
evidence
Decision : multiple form of evidence; balance
rigour with experience – while privileging the
former over the latter. »
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement http://www.cfhi-fcass.ca
Links, The newsletter of the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, Volume 8, Number 3, Fall 2005, p.7

8. Knowledge transfer
“All efforts to help raise awareness and
recognize the research activities and
outcomes (...) for use by the
community of practice, policy makers
and the general public that the process
is interactive or not”
(FQRSC, 2011, p. 9)
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9. Knowledge use
–Conceptual
• Leading to a new understanding of a situation, facts, etc.
–Instrumental
• Leading to the decision or action by policy makers or
stakeholders.
–Persuasive/Symbolic/Strategic
• Used as arguments in support of laws, decisions, etc.
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10. Dagenais, Ridde et al, 2013

12. Knowledge transfer models
1. Push
2. Pull
3. Exchange
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Researchers
Target user groups

13. 2 broad categories of KT strategies
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Lemire N., Souffez, K., & Laurendeau, M.-C 2009

14. 5 factors influencing the use
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15. 1. Characteristics of users
• Responsiveness and positive attitude to
research
• Perceived usefulness of research
• Expertise in terms of knowledge from research

16. 2. Organizational characteristics
of the user community
• Organizational culture that values research
• Level involvement of the organization in the
process of transferring
• Strong management leadership
• Consensus about the nature of knowledge needs
• Common and shared vision to achieve results
• Resources dedicated to the activities of TC

17. 3. Characteristics of knowledge
• In line with the values and needs of users
• Applicability
• Level of user participation in knowledge
production
• Accessibility of information
• Time appropriate production

18. 4. Transfer and support strategies
• Must take into account the characteristics of the
target groups and their needs
• Must be based on a mutual relationship of trust
• Exchange mechanisms in place (formal and
informal)
• Common language
• Activities planned in a timely manner
• Knowledge format adaptation
• Support and regular monitoring (systematic
measurement of progress)

19. 5. Characteristics of the researcher
and his environment
• Researchers' attitudes to collaboration
• The ability of researchers to knowledge
adaptation (or to surround himself with people)
• Researchers credibility in the eyes of users
• Researcher's ability to relate
• Funding dedicated to KT activities
• Recognition of the value of KT activities by the
university