Work Group on Translation Tools

The Work Group on Translation (WGoT) is an interdisciplinary group of public health practitioners and scientists focused on the processes and actions needed for the translation of science into public health action. Originally sponsored by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), the WGoT was designated a CDC science-related workgroup in March 2018. The following tools and resources are available to help the public health community understand the processes and steps needed to ensure widespread use of science-based programs, policies, and practices.

• CDC Knowledge to Action Framework pdf icon[PDF – 33 KB]
• An Organizing Framework for Translation in Public Health: The Knowledge to Action Framework
• Applying the Knowledge to Action (K2A) Framework: Questions to Guide Planning Tool pdf icon[PDF – 3.57 MB]
• Glossary of Terms word icon[DOC -17 KB]