Pediatric pain research will only benefit children if the results of this research are used in practice. Knowledge translation (KT) involves the sharing of research evidence to different knowledge users in a manner that is accessible and understandable. This chapter provides an overview of KT and its applications to pediatric pain, with a focus on the effectiveness of KT directed to individual knowledge users (e.g., patients and caregivers, and clinicians) versus organizations or systems. KT goals, strategies, and initiatives are described. The importance of evaluating KT is highlighted. Examples of effective KT strategies, activities, and initiatives directed towards individual patients and caregivers are presented. The importance of effective KT to ensure that children with pain benefit from pediatric pain research evidence is emphasized.
Introduction to special issue on innovations in pediatric pain research and care
