Document Type : Original Article
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1 Knowledge and Information Science, University of Tehran,, Kish International Campus, Kish, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor of Futures Studies in Health,, Medical Informatics Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
4 Associate Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Currently, in the field of medical sciences, research evaluation places greater emphasis on assessing social impact. To achieve this goal, the present research aims to identify the components of the social impact model for medical research application.
Methods: The current research conducted a systematic review and analysis of previous studies. The research examined 8 Persian sources and 29 English sources related to the social impact of medical research application. This analysis was carried out using a meta-synthesis approach. The research time frame spans from 1990 to June 2022 for English and Persian sources up to the time of conducting the research. From the available sources, 37 were selected and analyzed. The Cohen's Kappa expert agreement coefficient was used to validate the results. Based on these findings, the researcher proceeded to present a conceptual framework that includes key concepts and categories from each of the reviewed sources.
Results: As a result of the analysis of the conducted studies, 147 codes were identified across 24 concepts, 12 categories, and 6 themes. These themes encompass various aspects of knowledge, including knowledge governance, knowledge production and exchange, knowledge dissemination and transfer, knowledge mobilization, popularization of knowledge, and knowledge utilization.
Conclusion: The conceptual model of the social impact of medical research application aims to reveal the processes of knowledge governance and knowledge production and exchange. It begins with the interactive model, emphasizing relational capital and fostering closer collaboration between researchers and policy makers. This collaborative approach extends to industry and government investment in research. The overall goal is to strengthen research systems, ensuring they meet society’s needs by facilitating knowledge transfer and mobilization. Two key strategies are employed: the structure of formal and informal exchange networks, and the utilization of intermediaries.
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