Knowledge+Uptake

=Knowledge Uptake (N=4)=


 * Definition:** Knowledge uptake, having decision makers assimilate the ideas of experts, is recognized as an important stimulus to bringing about policy change. ...this article presents a heuristic for understanding how knowledge uptake occurs within a cycle of organizational reasoning. This cycle is driven by activities that transform data, information, and knowledge and that link specialists with decision makers.
 * Source:** Review of Policy Research http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bpl/ropr/2006/00000023/00000001/art00015
 * Focus:** Policy Change


 * Definition:** In knowledge uptake, decision makers locate, assess, and incorporate ideas from experts (Tepper, 2004).
 * Source:** http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5501136/Considering-knowledge-uptake-within-a.html
 * Focus:** Business


 * Definition:** knowledge uptake—those factors and processes by which the outcomes, findings and evidence from rigorous science make their way into use.
 * Source:** http://www.donaghue.org/about_donaghue/knowledge_uptake.php
 * Focus:** Health

knowledge translation of research findings into policy and practice regarding HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal peoples.
 * Definition:** There are many methods or strategies for encouraging Knowledge Uptake, a final element of KT. For example, targeting the involvement of people in key positions in stakeholder groups from the beginning of a project and detailed planning to share the end results of research projects are useful techniques. As an organization, CAAN believes that ongoing and effective communication, collaboration and partnerships are central to successful
 * Source:** http://www.caan.ca/pdf/KT.pdf
 * Focus:** Health