Knowledge Brokering in Communication Sciences and Disorders

• DOI: 10.1044/2022_persp-21-00204
• Publication Date: 2022-03-04T18:45:32Z
• Authors: Natalie Douglas; Jennifer Oshita; Megan Schliep; Julie Feuerstein
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 9. Industry and infrastructure

Purpose: Knowledge brokering is one tool to improve the lines of communication between clinicians and researchers with ultimate goal closing research practice gap. The following review article outlines definitions knowledge brokering; describes attributes activities brokering, including domains illustrates data support role provides a for teams reflect upon their own capabilities. Conclusions: practical tools decrease silos providing best care all populations that we serve. While are hopeful evidence will continue develop, there low-risk action items (e.g., active listening, relationship building across boundaries, appreciation diversity contexts in which clinical services delivered) readers could implement immediately.