Table 1.

The Six Components of the EMTReK Model That Are Necessary to Ensure Effective KTE.

Component	Description and subcomponents
Social, cultural, and economic context	The impact and influence that wider social, cultural, and economic factors in the research and practice environment
The message	The relevance, usability, and quality of the knowledge to be transferred. – Knowledge meets a user need; – Knowledge is accessible; – Multiple types of knowledge are valid; – Knowledge is credible; – Knowledge is actionable
The process	Identify appropriate processes or strategies to implement the transfer. This is a “push–pull” process influenced by both the researcher's actions and the needs of other stakeholders. – Interactive exchange; – Skilled facilitation; – Opinion leaders/champions; – Marketing knowledge; – Diverse activities; – Targeted, timely activities
The stakeholders	Identify appropriate stakeholders (either and both sides of the exchange process) to be involved in the transfer activities. – Involves multiple stakeholders; – Knowledge partners; – Knowledge users; – Knowledge beneficiaries
The local context	Consider the impact and influence that relevant local settings in which the transfer will occur can have on the process. Can include organizational settings. – Organizational influence; – Organizational culture; – Readiness is key; – Resourcing KTE
Efficacy/outcomes	KTE must include a mechanism for evaluation of the success of the process

Note. KTE = knowledge transfer and exchange.