Knowledge translation and organisational theory : views from the edges of scholarship

This paper brings together two seemingly disparate fields of research" knowledge translation and organisational theory. This is achieved by applying a framework that incorporates agency, institutional, and situated change theories to the translation of clinical guidelines within primary care. Interviews were conducted with 21 general practitioners (GPs) before and after using a resource to facilitate evidence-based sexual healthcare. Lexical analyses were conducted on the interview transcripts. Findings suggest the theoretical framework helped to elucidate the complex pathways of knowledge translation. This study is important for theoretical, methodological, and practical reasons, all of which are discussed.