Sandy Chan, Author at Research Impact Canada

Re-thinking research impact: voice, context and power at the interface of science, policy and practice

Posted on October 23, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Reed, M.S., Rudman, H. (2023) Re-thinking research impact: voice, context and power at the interface of science, policy and practice. Sustainability Science 18: 967–981. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-022-01216-w Abstract The world is facing unprecedented challenges on a scale that has never been seen before, and the need for evidence-informed solutions has never been greater. As a result, academics, […]

A scoping review of full-spectrum knowledge translation theories, models, and frameworks

Posted on October 3, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Esmail, R., Hanson, H., Holroyd-Leduc, J., Brown, S., Straus, SE, Niven, DJ., and Clement, FM. (2020) A scoping review of full-spectrum knowledge translation theories, models, and frameworks. Implementation Science 15,11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-020-0964-5. Abstract Background: Application of knowledge translation (KT) theories, models, and frameworks (TMFs) is one method for successfully incorporating evidence into clinical care. However, there […]

A research agenda for the science of actionable knowledge: Drawing from a review of the most misguided to the most enlightened claims in the science-policy interface literature

Posted on August 28, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Jagannathan, N., Emmanuel, G., Arnott, J., J. Mach, K.J., Bamzai-Dodson, A., Goodrich, K., Meyer, R., Neff, M., Sjostrom, K.D., Timm, K.M.F., Turnhout, E., Wong-Parodi, G., Bednarek, A.T., Meadow, A., Dewulf, A., Kirchhoff, C.J., Moss, R.H., Nichols, L., Oldach, E., Lemos, M.C., Klenk, N. (2023) A research agenda for the science of actionable knowledge: Drawing from […]

Building trusting relationships to support implementation: A proposed theoretical model

Posted on July 24, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Metz A, Jensen T, Farley A, Boaz A, Bartley L and Villodas M (2022) Building trusting relationships to support implementation: A proposed theoretical model. Frontiers in Health Services 2:894599. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2022.894599 Abstract This paper presents a theory of change that articulates (a) proposed strategies for building trust among implementation stakeholders and (b) the theoretical linkages […]

RIC 2023 Annual Meeting

Posted on July 14, 2023 (November 29, 2023)

We’re excited to announce that our hybrid RIC 2023 Annual Meeting will be hosted at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta this year! The meeting will take place on September 20-22, 2023. It will be an enriching three days of listening to guest speakers, learning what other RIC members are doing at their institutions, […]

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July 5, 2023, 11am-12pm ET: FREE “Leadership for Knowledge Mobilization” Virtual Workshop

Posted on June 29, 2023 (June 30, 2023)

Join this FREE virtual workshop to explore the importance of relationships and values in harnessing leadership skills for effective knowledge mobilization. It will be held on July 5, 2023 at 11:00am-12:00pm ET. Led by Michael Johnny, Manager of the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University, Darren Levine, Principal Consultant, and Laura Stephan, Strategy and Research […]

Appraising HEI-community Partnerships: Assessing Performance, Monitoring Progress, and Evaluating Impacts

Posted on June 26, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Plummer, R.,Witkowski, S., Smits, A., and Dale, G. (2022) Appraising HEI-community Partnerships: Assessing Performance, Monitoring Progress, and Evaluating Impacts. Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement, 15:1, 1–17. https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/ijcre/article/view/8014 Abstract Momentum of the creation of partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and communities is strong. As their significance intensifies, the question of how to […]

Knowledge translation in health: how implementation science could contribute more

Posted on May 29, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Wensing, M., Grol, R. (2019) Knowledge translation in health: how implementation science could contribute more. BMC Med 17, 88. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-019-1322-9 Abstract Background: Despite increasing interest in research on how to translate knowledge into practice and improve healthcare, the accumulation of scientific knowledge in this field is slow. Few substantial new insights have become available in […]

A practical ‘How-To’ Guide to plain language summaries (PLS) of peer-reviewed scientific publications: results of a multi-stakeholder initiative utilizing co-creation methodology

Posted on April 24, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Dormer L., Schindler T., Williams L.A., Lobban D., Khawaja S., Hunn A., Ubilla D.L., Sargeant I., and Hamoir A.M. (2022) A practical ‘How-To’ Guide to plain language summaries (PLS) of peer-reviewed scientific publications: results of a multi-stakeholder initiative utilizing co-creation methodology. Research Involvement and Engagement. 8(1):23. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9164486/ Abstract Background: Peer-reviewed scientific publications and congress abstracts […]

Understanding, measuring, and encouraging public policy research impact

Posted on March 26, 2023 (January 10, 2024)

Williams K, Lewis JM. (2021) Understanding, measuring, and encouraging public policy research impact. Aust J Publ Admin 2021;1−11. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8500.12506 Abstract Academics undertaking public policy research are committed to tackling interesting questions driven by curiosity, but they generally also want their research to have an impact on government, service delivery, or public debate. Yet our ability […]

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