title: Scotland's knowledge network: a progress report on Knowledge into Action.
abstract: Launched in 2012, Knowledge into Action is the national knowledge management strategy for the health and social care workforce in Scotland. It is transforming the role of the national digital knowledge service--NHS Education for Scotlands' Knowledge Network--and the NHSS librarian role to offer more active, tailored support for translating knowledge into frontline clinical practice. This includes the development of a national evidence search and summary service, help with converting knowledge into practical and usable formats for easy use at point of care and with using digital tools to share clinicians' learning, experience and expertise. Through this practical support, Knowledge into Action is contributing to quality and safety outcomes across NHS Scotland, building clinicians' capacity and capability in applying knowledge in frontline practice and service improvement.
authors.affiliation: Programme Director for Knowledge Management, NHS Education for Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wales
authors.affiliation: Senior Knowledge Manager, NHS Education for Scotland, UK derek.boyle@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Boyle
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D007255:Information Services / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D051188:Knowledge Bases; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D058996:Quality Improvement; D058028:Research Report; D012606:Scotland; D060756:Social Networking; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical
keywords: Knowledge translation; evidence-based practice; knowledge broker; knowledge management; online learning; social networking