title: From theoretical model to practical use: an example of knowledge translation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a case of knowledge translation in nursing education and practice and discusses mechanisms relevant to bringing knowledge into action.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The process of knowledge translation aspires to close the gap between theory and practice. Knowledge translation is a cyclic process involving both the creation and application of knowledge in several phases. The case presented in this paper is the translation of the Model of Practical Skill Performance into education and practice. Advantages and problems with the use of this model and its adaptation and tailoring to local contexts illustrate the cyclic and iterative process of knowledge translation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The cultivation of a three-sided relationship between researchers, educators, and clinical nurses was a major asset in driving the process of knowledge translation. The knowledge translation process gained momentum by replacing passive diffusion strategies with interaction and teamwork between stakeholders. The use of knowledge creates feedback that might have consequences for the refinement and tailoring of that same knowledge itself. With end-users in mind, several heuristics were used by the research group to increase clarity of the model and to tailor the implementation of knowledge to the users.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This article illustrates the need for enduring collaboration between stakeholders to promote the process of knowledge translation. Translation of research knowledge into practice is a time-consuming process that is enhanced when appropriate support is given by leaders in the involved facilities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Knowledge translation is a time-consuming and collaborative endeavour. On the basis of our experience we advocate the implementation and use of a conceptual framework for the entire process of knowledge translation. More descriptions of knowledge translation in the nursing discipline are needed to inspire and advise in this process.
authors: Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Norway.
authors: Ida Torunn
authors: IT
authors: Bjørk
authors: Kirsten
authors: K
authors: Lomborg
authors: Carsten Munch
authors: CM
authors: Nielsen
authors: Grethe
authors: G
authors: Brynildsen
authors: Anne-Marie Skovsgaard
authors: AM
authors: Frederiksen
authors: Karin
authors: K
authors: Larsen
authors: Inger Åse
authors: IÅ
authors: Reierson
authors: Irene
authors: I
authors: Sommer
authors: Britta
authors: B
authors: Stenholt
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*