Rethinking capacity building for knowledge mobilisation: Developing multilevel capabilities in healthcare organisations

H. Waterman, G. Harvey, R. Boaden

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Abstract

Knowledge mobilisation in healthcare organisations is often carried out through relatively short-term projects dependent on limited funding, which raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of implementation and improvement. It is becoming increasingly recognised that the translation of research evidence into practice has to be supported by developing the internal capacity of healthcare organisations to engage with and apply research. This process can be supported by external knowledge mobilisation initiatives represented, for instance, by professional associations, collaborative research partnerships and implementation networks. This conceptual paper uses empirical and theoretical literature on organisational learning and dynamic capabilities to enhance our understanding of intentional capacity building for knowledge mobilisation in healthcare organisations.
Original languageUndefined
Article number166
JournalImplementation Science
Volume9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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