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Connecting research to action: perspectives on research utilisation
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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:45 authored by Mel Gray, Elaine SharlandElaine Sharland, Milena Heinsh, Leanne ShubertIn contemporary knowledge societies, scientific research has been emphasised as a key component of effective and accountable service provision. This paper examines commonalities and distinctions between two discourses of research utilisation: ‘evidence-based practice’ (EBP) and ‘knowledge production/utilisation’ (KPU)—the former more prominent in informing the social work canon, the latter with some potential to do so. Specifically, it considers how and where these discourses are now coming together, through a focus on ‘knowledge mobilisation’, ‘implementation’ and ‘innovation’, and a shared emphasis on the role of organisations in bridging the gap between research and action. It hopes to contribute to the movement towards greater research use in social work and enhance understanding of the mechanisms by which research is connected to action.
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British Journal of Social WorkISSN
0045-3102Publisher
Oxford University PressExternal DOI
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7Volume
45Page range
1952-1967Department affiliated with
- Social Work and Social Care Publications
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2014-10-20First Open Access (FOA) Date
2016-08-21First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2016-01-13Usage metrics
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