In what ways do cultural contexts influence the knowledge translation process for health decision-making and what are the implications for policy and practice? / Eivind Engebretsen [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Engebretsen, Eivind, author.

Series:

Health Evidence Network synthesis report ; 76.

Health Evidence Network synthesis report ; 76

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural competence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 PDF file (xii, 61 pages)) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Copenhagen : Health Evidence Network, World Health Organization, European Region, 2022.

Summary:

This report explores how knowledge translation (KT) and cultural contexts are conceptualized and utilized, with a focus on health policy-making theory and practice. KT takes place within cultural contexts that can powerfully frame what policy problems are and what type of research is accepted by policy-makers. This is illustrated with studies from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the use of face masks across cultures and of the influence of cultural contexts on KT and evidence-informed decision-making arising from the Black Lives Matter movement. Many Indigenous cultures conceptualize physical health in a holistic manner that encompasses both social and ecological aspects, which are often not considered in the biomedical understanding of health. Effective KT within local cultural contexts requires going beyond general categories (such as Indigenous culture) and assumptions about particular types of culture. Some KT models and frameworks include local context as a factor in translation, identifying community-, culture- and language-focused strategies to improve cultural competency for health-care interventions. Policy considerations are suggested that support the adoption of complex understandings of cultures in knowledge production, communication, translation and use.

Contents:

ABBREVIATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Methodology

2. RESULTS

2.1. Cultural complexity and KT processes

2.2. Cultural contexts of KT in public health

3. DISCUSSION

3.1. Strengths and limitations of the review

3.2. The influence of culture on KT

3.3. Policy considerations

4. CONCLUSIONS

REFERENCES

ANNEX 1. SEARCH STRATEGY.

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