Table 1 Best and Holmes’ (2010) [23] theoretical approach to knowledge mobilisation

Generation

First

Second

Third

Model

Linear

Relational

Systems

Description

Emphasis on researcher passing knowledge on to the user

Emphasis on interactions between knowledge creators and users, with attention paid to knowledge arising outside research

Emphasis on knowledge as situated, dependent on context, and interactions with stakeholders

Example

Traditional dissemination activities, e.g. academic papers

Linkage and exchange, e.g. engaging opinion leaders

Active collaboration with stakeholders across the system, e.g. stakeholder engagement throughout the research cycle