Kerman University of Medical Sciences International Journal of Health Policy and Management 2322-5939 8 9 2019 09 01 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Policy and Practice; Comment on “CIHR Health System Impact Fellows: Reflections on ‘Driving Change’ Within the Health System” 557 559 3634 10.15171/ijhpm.2019.46 EN Martin McKee Department of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK 0000-0002-0121-9683 Journal Article 2019 04 30 <span class="fontstyle0">Far too often, there is a gap between research and policy and practice. Too much research is undertaken with little relevance to real life problems or its reported in ways that are obscure and impenetrable. At the same time, many policies are developed and implemented but are untouched by, or even contrary to evidence. An accompanying paper describes an innovative programme in Canada to help bridge this gap. This commentary notes the growing acceptance of such initiatives but highlights the challenges of sustaining their benefits.</span> https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3634_e2eabaf96372e20a9e3d4b5f83723a61.pdf