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Synthesize - what does the evidence say?

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Synthesize - what does the evidence say?

The synthesize step focuses on the big picture and how to determine what the evidence says in relation to the issue being investigated.

It is the step where you interpret and form clear and actionable recommendations for practice based on the evidence found.

It is designed to answer the question:

What does the research evidence tell me about the issue?

Resources

From research to practice: A knowledge transfer planning guide
This guide expands on the John Lavis's "formulation of the evidence on knowledge transfer which he expresses as five principles that should guide knowledge transfer to maximize uptake. These principles can be expressed as five basic questions:

- What (is the message)?
- To whom (audience)?
- By whom (messenger)?
- How (transfer method)?
- With what expected impact (evaluation)?"

[Reardon R, Lavis J, Gibson J. From research to practice: A knowledge transfer planning guide.Toronto, Ontario: Institute for Work & Health. 2006. pg ii. Accessed 2016 Aug 23