Knowledge translation and indigenous knowledge.
OBJECTIVE
We wanted to evaluate the interface between knowledge translation theory and Indigenous knowledge.


METHODS
Literature review supplemented by expert opinion was carried out.


METHODS
Thematic analysis to identify gaps and convergences between the two domains was done.


RESULTS
The theoretical and epistemological frameworks underlying Western scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems were shown to have fundamental differences.


CONCLUSIONS
Knowledge translation methods for health sciences research need to be specifically developed and evaluated within the context of Aboriginal communities.
Smylie
Janet
J
Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. jk.smylie@sympatico.ca
Martin
Carmel Mary
CM
Kaplan-Myrth
Nili
N
Steele
Leah
L
Tait
Caroline
C
Hogg
William
W
D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D044382:Population Groups