Revisiting interaction in knowledge translation

Key Messages
• For some studies – including those expected to receive significant news media attention – the most important time for researchers and decision makers to interact is near the end of the study, with interaction continuing when and after study findings are released.
• When studies generate considerable public attention, stakeholders want knowledge translation efforts like forums and web conferences to take place close to the release date of the study’s findings.
• Discussions between researchers and decision makers should continue after the findings become public, to look at what the findings mean and how they can be put into action.