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Knowledge translation is the sharing of knowledge obtained from research with knowledge users, including community members, organizations, and policymakers, to use it to improve systems and improve the provision of services and products. The implementation of the knowledge translation process in the health field is facing challenges in our country, which is partly because of insufficient knowledge about the concept of knowledge translation and how to implement the knowledge translation process. In the present study, the definition of knowledge translation, and how the process and tools of knowledge translation were discussed, and then, while reviewing the status of knowledge translation in Iranian universities of medical sciences, solutions for the implementation of knowledge translation were presented. Some of the mentioned knowledge translation tools in this study are podcasts, three-minute thesis presentations, webinars, infographics, research news from research results, press releases, journal clubs, policy briefs, and clinical guidelines. The situation of knowledge translation has been reported as inappropriate and incomplete in medical sciences universities of Iran. In these studies, the evaluation was done using the evaluation tool of knowledge translation, which included the four areas of audience needs assessment, knowledge production, knowledge transfer, and evidence application. According to the current situation of knowledge translation, the implementation solutions of knowledge translation in each field have been presented separately. Appropriate networking between knowledge producers and knowledge users, as well as holding regular meetings with representatives of executive organizations and industry owners to determine research priorities, are among the solutions presented in the audience needs assessment section. Creating the infrastructure to carry out research projects based on the needs of the audience, allocating the necessary resources for the implementation of research projects, active participation of representatives of executive organizations in the process of conducting research, creating an internal network between academic researchers to advance research priorities as much as possible, and also pay attention to the quality of knowledge production to gain the trust of the audience are the solutions provided in the knowledge production sector. Acquainting researchers with the field of knowledge transfer and its importance, allocating resources to implement the knowledge transfer process, using appropriate and up-to-date tools for knowledge transfer by researchers, and creating rules to support researchers who, before publishing their research findings in reputable journals, publish them through other means of knowledge transfer, institutionalizing the mechanisms of benefiting from the research achievements in the general education program, and also considering the incentive plans for the transfer of the produced knowledge are among the solutions presented in the knowledge transfer section. Producing valid and reliable evidence, placing produced evidence at the disposal of policymakers, building trust in the audience by researchers, policymakers, and relevant officials to use produced evidence, informing the audience about the need to use production evidence, creating appropriate communication between knowledge producers and knowledge users through the use of knowledge brokers, the existence of resources and financial support for the use of evidence by policymakers as well as target audiences are some of the solutions provided in the use of evidence section

Knowledge translation is the sharing of knowledge obtained from research with knowledge users, including community members, organizations, and policymakers, to use it to improve systems and improve the provision of services and products. The implementation of the knowledge translation process in the health field is facing challenges in our country, which is partly because of insufficient knowledge about the concept of knowledge translation and how to implement the knowledge translation process. In the present study, the definition of knowledge translation, and how the process and tools of knowledge translation were discussed, and then, while reviewing the status of knowledge translation in Iranian universities of medical sciences, solutions for the implementation of knowledge translation were presented. Some of the mentioned knowledge translation tools in this study are podcasts, threeminute thesis presentations, webinars, infographics, research news from research results, press releases, journal clubs, policy briefs, and clinical guidelines. The situation of knowledge translation has been reported as inappropriate and incomplete in medical sciences universities of Iran. In these studies, the evaluation was done using the evaluation tool of knowledge translation, which included the four areas of audience needs assessment, knowledge production, knowledge transfer, and evidence application. According to the current situation of knowledge translation, the implementation solutions of knowledge translation in each field have been presented separately. Appropriate networking between knowledge producers and knowledge users, as well as holding regular meetings with representatives of executive organizations and industry owners to determine research priorities, are among the solutions presented in the audience needs assessment section. Creating the infrastructure to carry out research projects based on the needs of the audience, allocating the necessary resources for the implementation of research projects, active participation of representatives of executive organizations in the process of conducting research, creating an internal network between academic researchers to advance research priorities as much as possible, and also pay attention to the quality of knowledge production to gain the trust of the audience are the solutions provided in the knowledge production sector. Acquainting researchers with the field of knowledge transfer and its importance, allocating resources to implement the knowledge transfer process, using appropriate and up-to-date tools for knowledge transfer by researchers, and creating rules to support researchers who, before publishing their research findings in reputable journals, publish them through other means of knowledge transfer, institutionalizing the mechanisms of benefiting from the research achievements in the general education program, and also considering the incentive plans for the transfer of the produced knowledge are among the solutions presented in the knowledge transfer section. Producing valid and reliable evidence, placing produced evidence at the disposal of policymakers, building trust in the audience by researchers, policymakers, and relevant officials to use produced evidence, informing the audience about the need to use production evidence, creating appropriate communication between knowledge producers and knowledge users through the use of knowledge brokers, the existence of resources and financial support for the use of evidence by policymakers as well as target audiences are some of the solutions provided in the use of evidence section. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Despite significant expansion, indigenous research regarding health system still faces challenges in the field of research application. They include lack of reliable evidence, late arrival of evidence by policymakers or inappropriate language of evidence related to the field of knowledge exchange and translation. The aim of this study is to investigate the status of knowledge translation in research centers of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 2020 in research centers affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Centers entered the study through census and a standard questionnaire of self-assessment regarding knowledge-producing organizations was used. It contained 50 questions in 4 areas of research question, knowledge production, knowledge transfer and promotion of using evidence. After collecting and coding, the data were entered into SPSS 25 software and analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. Results: 20 clinical research centers and 6 non-clinical centers participated in this study. Only 3.85 % of the centers scored more than 80 % in total. Regarding the research question, knowledge production, knowledge transfer and promotion of using evidence, the mean standard deviation of scores were 35/85 ± 9/93, 31/50 ± 7/54, 76/65 ± 16/35 and 9/31 ± 3/27, respectively. The best situation was related to knowledge production with 70 % of the score. Findings of the Mann-Whitney U test showed that the mean of all domains in the two groups were not different. Conclusion: This study demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge translation. But, factors such as creating a structure for knowledge translation committee, considering the process of exchange, translation and transfer of knowledge in the process of approving student dissertations and research projects, reviewing research policies and creation of motivational mechanisms to promote the status of researchers can play an important facilitating role in achieving the appropriate level of knowledge exchange and translation.

Background & Aim: The success of the surgical safety checklist in reducing surgical mortality and morbidity largely depends on the degree of compliance with the checklist and correct implementation of its components by the staff. The aim of this review is to determine the challenges of effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist and to provide solutions for its more effective implementation. Methods & Materials: In the present systematic review, all the relevant qualitative papers published from 2010 to October 2018, were examined. A literature search was done in databases SID, Iran Medex, Iran doc, Magiran, Science Direct, Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Cochran Library with keywords patient safety, surgical procedures, operative, checklist, World Health Organization, implementation science, qualitative research and their equivalent terms in Persian. Inclusion criteria were articles written in English or Persian, qualitative studies and relevant to the objectives of the study. Exclusion criteria were review articles, posters, presentations, letters to editor and quantitative studies. Results: The findings of the review of 14 qualitative studies showed that the most important challenges in effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist were unpredictable priorities, lack of collaboration and coordination of the surgical team members, mismatch between the checklist and hospital setting, lack of patient’s cooperation and lack of a planned approach towards implementing the checklist. The strategies to improve the implementation of the surgical safety checklist included checklist localization, improving the collaboration and coordination of all the team members, training and practicing, patient participation, and active organizational leadership. Conclusion: The introduction of the surgical safety checklist to the health care setting is a permanent challenge and requires ongoing evaluations and its integration into the workflow in the hospital, active and effective leadership, explanation of why and how to use it by managers and receiving support from the organization. Continuous education, performance evaluation and the participation of all the surgical team members in the implementation of the checklist are key factors for effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist.

Background & Aim: The success of the surgical safety checklist in reducing surgical mortality and morbidity largely depends on the degree of compliance with the checklist and correct implementation of its components by the staff. The aim of this review is to determine the challenges of effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist and to provide solutions for its more effective implementation. Methods & Materials: In the present systematic review, all the relevant qualitative papers published from 2010 to October 2018, were examined. A literature search was done in databases SID, Iran Medex, Iran doc, Magiran, Science Direct, Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Cochran Library with keywords patient safety, surgical procedures, operative, checklist, World Health Organization, implementation science, qualitative research and their equivalent terms in Persian. Inclusion criteria were articles written in English or Persian, qualitative studies and relevant to the objectives of the study. Exclusion criteria were review articles, posters, presentations, letters to editor and quantitative studies. Results: The findings of the review of 14 qualitative studies showed that the most important challenges in effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist were unpredictable priorities, lack of collaboration and coordination of the surgical team members, mismatch between the checklist and hospital setting, lack of patient’s cooperation and lack of a planned approach towards implementing the checklist. The strategies to improve the implementation of the surgical safety checklist included checklist localization, improving the collaboration and coordination of all the team members, training and practicing, patient participation, and active organizational leadership. Conclusion: The introduction of the surgical safety checklist to the health care setting is a permanent challenge and requires ongoing evaluations and its integration into the workflow in the hospital, active and effective leadership, explanation of why and how to use it by managers and receiving support from the organization. Continuous education, performance evaluation and the participation of all the surgical team members in the implementation of the checklist are key factors for effective implementation of the surgical safety checklist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]