Murphy, K., Wolfus, B. & Lofters, A. (2011). From Complex Problems to Complex Problem-Solving: Transdisciplinary Practice as Knowledge Translation.In Murphy, K., Wolfus, B. & Lofters, A., Converging Disciplines: A Transdisciplinary Research Approach to Urban Health Problems. (pp. 111-129).
Format: Book chapter
Type: Experience
Experience level of reader: Fundamental
Annotation: This book chapter uses a conversational writing style to discuss knowledge translation competencies in the context of healthcare transdisciplinarity. Knowledge translation competencies include, policy literacy; stakeholder savvy; asking, listening, responding and explaining; writing; communicative intent; managing stakeholder expectations; adopting responsive ‘realist’ methodologies; advocacy and forming coalitions; engaged scholarship. An example (a graduate KT practicum in urban health) is used to tie the main themes together.
Setting(s) to which the reported activities/findings are relevant: Government, University
Knowledge user(s) to whom the piece of literature may be relevant: Clinicians, Policy Makers, Researchers
Knowledge user level addressed by the literature: Organization
This article uses the Commercial Devices and Services version of the NtK Model
Method: Enlightenment model of knowledge translation — A process whereby researchers help policy-makers to understand an issue in a new light, redefining the dominant interpretation of an issue based upon new evidence. (Weiss [1979])
Occurrence of finding within the model: KTA Step 1.C, KTA Step 2.C, KTA Step 3.C