The concept of Knowledge Translation in relation to Burden of Disease

Abstract The importance to bridge the gap between research and policy making has been widely recognised. Also, in field of Burden Disease, this exists. There are various terms used define dynamic process synthesising, exchanging applying generated knowledge into making. These among other interchangeably terms: translation, utilization, implementation science, transfer or exchange, here referred as translation (KT). driver behind systematic effort KT is generation that its application such improve public health. Among communication strategies achieve include engagement with decision-makers for effective use findings potential benefits health wellbeing population. Other strategies, development patient-public-involvement partnerships communicate create an open dialogue further results practice. focus by researchers date mainly on ‘translation' biomedical research, including from clinical trials, evidence practice guidelines, mixed-methods data tools other. However, similar burden disease studies (BoD) have non-existent. Potential reasons may challenges creating appropriate stakeholders BoD findings, establishing a common methodological framework, difficulties interpreting health-policy purposes, miscommunication practices value impact BoD. Further, require specialist interpretation practice, hence, even more challenging. Therefore, prospect developing framework specifically remains opportunity but also pressing challenge.