Challenges of Knowledge Translation in Rural Communities: The Case of Rural Children'S Mental Health

Qualitative focus group methods were used to examine the readiness of children's mental health organizations in rural communities to make use of research knowledge. A social construction perspective underpins this study, highlighting the significance of subjective interpretation in the actions and reactions of individuals in their everyday world. Knowledge translation was conceptualized by participants on a continuum, ranging from the provision of basic service information to more sophisticated evidence-based research on evidence-based practice. For rural and remote communities, strategies at the service-provisional level can play a role in addressing the challenges posed by the dire lack of resources in children's mental health.