Knowledge+Exchange

=Knowledge Exchange (N=4)=


 * Definition 1:** What is Knowledge Exchange? The Knowledge for Regional NRM project places an emphasis on the connection between researchers and end users and the two-way flow of information is paramount. Knowledge exchange tools and strategies used in NRM may include face-to-face dialogue, synthesised documents that draw together current knowledge, facilitation of relationship building, technical transfer approaches to providing information in plain English and knowledge brokering.
 * Source:** Land and Water Australia [|http://www.lwa.gov.au/library]
 * Focus:** Natural Resource Management


 * Definition 2:** Knowledge exchange (formerly knowledge transfer): Knowledge exchange is collaborative problem-solving between researchers and decision makers that happens through linkage and exchange. Effective knowledge exchange involves interaction between decision makers and researchers and results in mutual learning through the process of planning, producing, disseminating, and applying existing or new research in decision-making.
 * Source:** Canadian Health Services Research Foundation http://www.chsrf.ca/keys/glossary_e.php
 * Focus:** Health Services Research


 * Definition 3:** [Knowledge exchange is] the process by which researchers and decision-makers share expertise and knowledge for a specific purpose.
 * Source:** Bowen S, Martens P, The Need to Know Team. Demystifying knowledge translation: learning from the community. //Journal of Health Services Research and Policy//. 2006; 10 (4): 203-211.
 * Focus:** Health Services Research


 * Definition 4:** Knowledge transfer and exchange is collaborative problem-solving between researchers and decision makers. A leader in knowledge transfer and exchange since its inception in 1997, the Foundation's model of effective knowledge exchange involves interaction between decision makers and researchers and results in mutual learning through the process of planning, disseminating, and applying existing or new research in decision-making. ...This results in a better understanding of each other's work, new partnerships, and the use of research-based evidence in policy- and decision-making. Knowledge transfer and exchange supports and improves evidence-based decision-making to help ensure the best possible decisions are made in running our healthcare system.
 * Source:** http://www.chsrf.ca/knowledge_transfer/index_e.php
 * Focus:** Health Services Research