Knowledge Brokering: The missing link in the evidence to action chain?
Transferring health care research into policy and practice is a messy and complex process which both policymakers and researchers can struggle with. A potential solution is to use individuals or organisations as knowledge brokers. Using a range of literature, this paper explains the theory behind knowledge brokering, identifies three models of brokering and explores the challenges of brokering. We suggest that clarifying these factors is a significant step towards planning well designed and rigorously evaluated brokering interventions. We also suggest that a clearly defined theoretical framework could help us to find out more about how brokering works and its effectiveness.
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences Room 2.04 Charles Thackrah Building 101 Clarendon Road Leeds LS2 9LJ.
Vicky
V
Ward
Allan
A
House
Susan
S
Hamer
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