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ArticleSouth African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care2025

Knowledge translation and integration of research evidence into practice: A national mandate.

John Musonda, Deidre Pretorius, Christiaan Visser, Olufemi Omole

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Article in South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

John MusondaDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. john.musonda@wits.ac.za.
Deidre Pretorius
Christiaan Visser
Olufemi Omole

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

New medical knowledge is being rapidly added to the existing body of scientific understanding. However, the degree to which knowledge translation and the integration of research evidence into clinical practice are aligned and implemented remains unclear. This paper aims to promote the implementation of research evidence, thereby influencing professional behaviors, patient outcomes, and health policy. The focus is on the district research outcomes to facilitate changes in practice. An analysis of the dissemination of research findings within the health district is presented. A locally designed, innovative model is introduced, and global evidence-based models are incorporated to provide further insights. We conclude by reaffirming that utilizing evidence-based tools to develop and implement clinical guidelines and policies could transform practice and enhance patient outcomes. Contribution: The article's contribution is in motivating health care workers to engage in research to expand their competencies, and promote the alignment of research findings with implementation.

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Evidence-Based MedicineHealth Plan ImplementationTranslational Research, BiomedicalFamily PracticeGlobal HealthHealth PersonnelHealth PolicyHealth PrioritiesHumansInformation DisseminationMotivationPractice Guidelines as TopicPrimary Health Careevidence-based toolsfamily medicine.knowledge translationresearch alignmentresearch evidence translationresearch findingsresearch implementation

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PMID41405092
PMCPMC13150389

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