Browsing by Author "Mulopo, Chanelle"

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    A planetary health perspective on the translation of climate change research into public health policy and practice: A scoping review protocol
    (Public Library of Science, 2024) Mulopo, Chanelle; Abimbola, Samuel; Onkoba, Nyamongo; Schmidt, Bey-Marrie
    Background climate change (CC) emanating from anthropocentric human activities is a great threat to the quality of human life and well-being worldwide. The translation of CC research evidence can play a critical role in promoting the formulation of climate-sensitive policies to equip public health systems for CC-associated disaster preparedness, response, and management. This scoping review seeks to explore knowledge translation approaches for promoting, the uptake, and use of CC research evidence in public health policy and practice. Methods This scoping review will be conducted according to the guidelines of Arksey and O’Malley. A search strategy will be developed for published articles in PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases and for grey literature in the world health organization, planetary health alliance, and the University of the Western Cape repositories. Discussion the proposed scoping review will gather existing evidence on the relationship between knowledge translation, CC research, and public health decision-making. This will provide insights into research and practice gaps, and recommendations will be made to ensure effective knowledge translation for CC related decision-making.
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    Knowledge translation platforms: Broker, intermediary or more? A scoping review of definitions, functions and characteristics
    (BioMed Central Ltd, 2025) Shmidt, Bey-Marrié; Mulopo, Chanelle; Späth, Carmen
    Background: Knowledge translation platforms (KTPs), also referred to as intermediaries, play a key role in supporting evidence-informed decision-making. Numerous KTPs exist globally, striving to translate evidence into policy. However, these platforms are described in varying ways, and some KTPs do not explicitly identify themselves as such. This makes identification, recognition and leveraging of KTPs suboptimal. It also hinders opportunities for learning, adapting and scaling of such platforms. Objective: This scoping review aimed to synthesize the literature on the variety of definitions, functions and characteristics of a KTP with a view to harmonize these aspects of KTPs and offer a revised framework of functions. Methods: This review was conducted using recommended methods and reporting guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) using a predetermined search strategy, without date or geographical restrictions. Included studies were analysed and synthesized in ATLAS.ti, following Braun and Clarke’s six steps of thematic analysis. Findings: With one exception, all KTPs did not identify themselves as such in their names. Five common elements emerged across the KTP definitions: (i) a physical or virtual platform (ii) that engages with and convenes different stakeholders (iii) through a set of knowledge translation activities and outputs (iv) to contribute to health decision-making. We identified KTP activities that aligned with the core functions described in the Valmeekanathan et al. (Valmeekanathan et al. in Tert Educ Manag 27:227–256, 2021) framework – namely knowledge exchange, dialogue and capacity – but also additional activities, including engaging funders, planning for sustainability and scalability, providing training grants and initiating innovative knowledge translation processes that integrate knowledge across projects and sectors to maximize impact. Conclusion: This review provides a synthesized definition of KTPs while expanding on the three core functions described in the Valmeekanathan et al. (Valmeekanathan et al. in Tert Educ Manag 27:227–256, 2021) framework. To maximize their impact, sustained investment, stronger institutional support and integration into national policy ecosystems are essential.