Grant: Knowledge Synthesis Grant

The purpose of this project is to conduct a systematic review of the literature on attributes of facilitation that influence knowledge translation (research utilization). Facilitation is defined as the process of enabling the implementation of evidence into practice. An important knowledge gap exists in the literature on facilitation, in particular, facilitation as a knowledge translation intervention. Our literature review strategy will include searching electronic bibliographical databases and manual searches of article reference lists and relevant journals. This review will generate recommendations that can be used to guide researchers and decision makers in developing innovative and effective knowledge translation strategies aimed at improving the delivery of health services.