Abstract
The Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) for Dissemination and Implementation presents an overall framework for translating
knowledge into action. Each of its three systems requires further clarification and explanation to truly understand how to
conduct this work. This article describes the development and initial application of the Rapid Synthesis and Translation Process
(RSTP) using the exchange model of knowledge transfer in the context of one of the ISF systems: the Prevention Synthesis and
Translation System (see [special issue “introduction” article] for a translation of the Wandersman et al. (Am J Community
Psychol 41:3–4, 2008) article using the RSTP). This six-step process, which was developed by and for the Division of Violence Prevention at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with partners, serves as an example of how a federal agency can
expedite the transfer of research knowledge to practitioners to prevent violence. While the RSTP itself represents one of
the possible functions in the Prevention Synthesis and Translation System, the resulting products affect both prevention support
and prevention delivery as well. Examples of how practitioner and researcher feedback were incorporated into the Rapid Synthesis
and Translation Process are discussed.
knowledge into action. Each of its three systems requires further clarification and explanation to truly understand how to
conduct this work. This article describes the development and initial application of the Rapid Synthesis and Translation Process
(RSTP) using the exchange model of knowledge transfer in the context of one of the ISF systems: the Prevention Synthesis and
Translation System (see [special issue “introduction” article] for a translation of the Wandersman et al. (Am J Community
Psychol 41:3–4, 2008) article using the RSTP). This six-step process, which was developed by and for the Division of Violence Prevention at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with partners, serves as an example of how a federal agency can
expedite the transfer of research knowledge to practitioners to prevent violence. While the RSTP itself represents one of
the possible functions in the Prevention Synthesis and Translation System, the resulting products affect both prevention support
and prevention delivery as well. Examples of how practitioner and researcher feedback were incorporated into the Rapid Synthesis
and Translation Process are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s10464-012-9537-3
- Authors
- Sally Thigpen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Richard W. Puddy, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Helen Harber Singer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Diane M. Hall, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Journal American Journal of Community Psychology
- Online ISSN 1573-2770
- Print ISSN 0091-0562