The Knowledge-To-Action Cycle

Action Cycle (Application)

The action cycle is the process by which knowledge is

implemented.

The "Action Cycle" represents phases of activities that,

according to planned-action theories, are needed for

knowledge applications to achieve a deliberately

engineered change in groups that vary in size and setting.

The 7 phases of the Action Cycle include:

1. Identify the Knowledge-To-Action Gaps

2. Adapt Knowledge to Local Context

3. Assess Barriers to Knowledge Use

4. Select, Tailor, Implement Interventions

5. Monitor Knowledge Use

6. Evaluate Outcomes

7. Sustained Knowledge Use

The Knowledge to Action Cycle comprises a set of milestones identified as being necessary in bridging the

knowledge-to-action gap. For practical purposes, these milestones are described as a series of steps in a cycle,

and stakeholders are different from one another in terms of the steps they have taken across the Knowledge-

To-Action Cycle (see the diagram below).

Knowledge Funnel (Creation)

At the centre of the Knowledge-To-Action

Cycle is the "Knowledge Funnel"

This represents the process through which

knowledge is refined, distilled, and

tailored to the needs of knowledge end-

users such as health care professionals and

policy makers.

The "Knowledge Funnel" includes 3 separate levels:

1. Knowledge Inquiry

2. Knowledge Synthesis

3. Knowledge Tools/Products