Knowledge to Care
The Knowledge to Care (K2C) cluster develops the theory and practice of evidence-informed healthcare. We strategically use five ways of working that underpin contemporary healthcare to inform our activity. The K2C cluster views patient and public involvement and engagement, co-working, implementation science, improvement science and knowledge mobilisation as a repertoire of approaches which, when used appropriately and skilfully, can maximise practice impact.
Our approach
Patient and public involvement and engagement: working with members of the public
Co-working: working with stakeholders to make changes or create something new
Implementation: adoption of new evidence into routine practice
Improvement: enhancing the adoption of evidence in practice
Knowledge mobilisation: sharing usable knowledge across communities to catalyse change
Our Projects
The mission of Knowledge2Care is to operationalise evidence-informed care. Our expertise allows us to use a repertoire of techniques to support healthcare practitioners to optimise care. Explore research projects in the Knowledge2Care cluster here.
Useful Knowledge2Care Resources
A collection of recommended reading for those interested in K2C approaches
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Coproducing and Codesign
Co-producing and Co-designing: THIS Institute has produced this essential guide to co-working approaches in healthcare, with key definitions and practical examples of application. Recommended if you are interested in working with the end-users of your research to increase it’s relevance.
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Collaboration-based approaches
Collaboration based approaches: This element, produced by THIS Institute explores the impact of quality improvement collaboratives and communities of practice. It offers guidance, with practical examples, in when to use and how to implement these approaches. Highly recommended if your project idea could benefit from working with networks of healthcare staff to identify and make improvements.