CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS

This page includes some of the most interesting conceptual frameworks we have found in the literature. These frameworks are from various disciplines, most of which explore the relationships between research, policy and practice.

It is evident from looking at both terminology and frameworks that there is much overlap in meaning but also some important differences. For example, some approaches seem to emphasize a one-way ‘transmission’ model, while others attempt to capture a more interactive understanding.

For a more comprehensive discussion of these issues, see some of the sources listed in our annotated bibliography.

Examples of Canadian efforts to build bridges between research and public policymaking processes (Lavis, 2006)

Research, policy and knowledge translation process (Lavis, 2006)

Knowledge to action process (Graham et al, 2006)

Ottawa model of research use (Graham & Logan, 2004)

Relationship between organizational elements and knowledge transfer (Syed-Ikhsan & Rowland, 2004)

Coordinated implementation model (Lomas, 1993)

CIHR research cycle superimposed by 6 opportunities to facilitate KT (Sudsawad, 2007)

Stetler model of research utilization (Stetler, 1976)

World Health Organization:

Evidence failing to reach policy and policy problems not addressed by research (WHO, 2005)

Enabling and constraining factors translating knowledge to policy and practice and a model for improvement (WHO, 2005)

A model for improvement (WHO, 2005)

Determinants of diffusion, dissemination, and implementation (Greenhalgh, 2004)

NIDRR logic model (NIDRR, 2005)

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS

Examples of Canadian efforts to build bridges between research and public policy making processess

Research, Policy and Knowledge Translation Process (Lavis, 2006)

Knowledge to Action Process (Graham et al, 2006)

Ottawa Model of Research Use (Graham & Logan, 2004)