title: Increasing the Impact of Peer-Reviewed Publications Through Tailored Dissemination Strategies: Perspectives for Practice Feature in JOSPT.
abstract: Peer-reviewed research manuscripts published by JOSPT and similar journals are a cornerstone of the health research "system." They are a critical mechanism through which researchers share their findings with interested readers. A limitation of peer-reviewed publications, however, is their ability to convey important findings to nonresearcher readers in a way that is meaningful and practical to them. In recognition of these persisting "research-to-action gaps," the field of knowledge translation has emerged. To optimize knowledge transfer, a more active dissemination approach that tailors the message and format to each specific audience is required. It is with this focus that JOSPT has launched a new feature targeted at rehabilitation clinicians, titled Perspectives for Practice. We look forward to continuing to develop and evaluate this feature in forthcoming issues. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(7):500-501. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0110.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sibley
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: J Haxby
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Abbott
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D026761:Physical Therapy Specialty
keywords: JOSPT; clinical practice; editorial; knowledge translation; research