Abstract:
Knowledge translation (KT) is being used to apply evidence-based knowledge and
research to clinical practice in health care. The goal of KT approaches is to inform the
provision of high quality and competent care to patients and families. This project
describes and critiques a KT framework (knowledge-to-action cycle) for implementing
Refractory Symptom and Palliative Sedation Therapy Guidelines (RS and PST)
developed by clinicians at Fraser Health Authority. The writer focuses on the education
interventions in the ‘knowledge-to-action’ framework. In addition, the action cycle is
complemented with the ‘awareness-to-adherence model’ in order to create educational
strategies for implementing the RS and PST practice guidelines. Ideally, successful
guideline implementation will promote competencies of clinicians and the proper
application of research into clinical practice.