TY - JOUR T1 - Using a Rapid Knowledge Translation Approach for Better Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh, Burundi, Indonesia, and Jordan JF - Global Health: Science and Practice JO - GLOB HEALTH SCI PRACT DO - 10.9745/GHSP-D-21-00461 VL - 10 IS - 2 SP - e2100461 AU - Kimberley Meijers AU - Anke van der Kwaak AU - Ibrahim Aqel AU - Robert Borst AU - Françoise Jenniskens AU - Aryanti Radyowijati AU - Arnob Chakrabarty AU - Eric Nzeyimana AU - Ely Sawitri AU - Noor Tromp Y1 - 2022/04/28 UR - http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/10/2/e2100461.abstract N2 - Key FindingsThe Collaborative Rapid Improvement Model for Knowledge Translation (CRIM-KT) responds to the growing need in the global health field for methods to support rapid knowledge translation processes that are both structured and flexible, include types of knowledge other than scientific, and that foster dialogue and collaboration among researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and private sector actors.Key enabling factors for change included the systematic, structured, and participatory nature of the CRIM-KT model approach, which allowed for contextual adaptation and involvement of stakeholders, and cross-learning at the international and country levels.Key disabling factors were the short time frame between learning sessions and limited funds available to develop and organize activities during the local action periods.Key ImplicationsThis rapid improvement model should be further developed and tested by addressing disabling factors and applying it beyond the sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) field.Policy makers are encouraged to stimulate and participate in rapid improvement approaches led by knowledge platforms and use the context-specific and evidence-informed outcomes in SRHR policy making.Introduction:Translation of knowledge into policy and practice is important to prevent sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR)-related morbidity and mortality and ensure access to rights. Existing approaches to knowledge translation are often relatively rigid and implicitly assume linear processes, leading to time-consuming processes that are not tailored to countries' needs.Approach:SRHR knowledge platforms designed and implemented a collaborative rapid improvement model for knowledge translation (CRIM-KT) in Burundi, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Jordan. The approach consisted of learning sessions and action periods aimed at improving policies and practices addressing the prevention of child marriage and teenage pregnancies. To evaluate the approach, a participatory action learning process took place throughout the implementation (September 2017 and January 2019). An end evaluation was conducted using a desk review of project documentation, in-depth interviews, and a focus group discussion to document the process, outcomes, and lessons learned.Achievements:In Indonesia, a local government policy was changed that aims to prevent child marriage by avoiding misinterpretation of a local cultural practice. In Jordan, the cabinet endorsed a national action plan to prevent child marriage and changes in practice took place. In Burundi, no tangible changes in policy and practice in SRHR were observed. In Bangladesh, practice changed by strengthening coordination for collaboration and exchange among stakeholders to prevent child marriage. In all countries, the approach considerably strengthened participants' knowledge translation capacities.Conclusion:The CRIM-KT led to improvements in policy and practice in a relatively short time frame and different contexts. This can be explained by the systematic, structured, and participatory approach, allowing for contextual adaptation and involvement of stakeholders, as well as the cross-learning on 2 levels (international and country collaboration teams). The principles of the CRIM-KT may be further developed and applied in other fields in global health to strengthen knowledge translation processes. ER -