Journal Club

Research Impact Canada produces a journal club series to make evidence on knowledge mobilization (KMb) more accessible to knowledge brokers and to create online discussion about research on knowledge mobilization. It is designed for knowledge brokers and other knowledge mobilization stakeholders.

Knowledge translation in health: how implementation science could contribute more

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

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

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 […]

Knowledge mobilization: Stepping into interdependent and relational space using co-creation.

Skipper, Y. and Pepler, D. (2021) Knowledge mobilization: Stepping into interdependent and relational space using co-creation. Action Research. 19(3) 588–605. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1476750320960810 Abstract In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using co-creation approaches, with academics and partners working together to create research and interventions to achieve impact. Action research typically starts with the […]

Filling the gap between evidence, policy and practice: are 45 and Up Study researchers planning for impact?

Ha TC, McNamara M, Melo L, Frost EK, Moore GM. Filling the gap between evidence, policy and practice: are 45 and Up Study researchers planning for impact? Public Health Res Pract. 2022; Online early publication. Published 18 May 2022. https://doi.org/10.17061/phrp32122207 Abstract Aim: To improve health outcomes, policy and practice decisions should be guided by relevant […]

Writing impact case studies: a comparative study of high-scoring and low-scoring case studies from REF2014

Reichard, B., Reed, M.S., Chubb, J. et al. Writing impact case studies: a comparative study of high-scoring and low-scoring case studies from REF2014. Palgrave Commun 6, 31 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-0394-7 Abstract This paper reports on two studies that used qualitative thematic and quantitative linguistic analysis, respectively, to assess the content and language of the largest ever […]

Assessing research excellence: Evaluating the Research Excellence Framework

Mehmet Pinar, Timothy J Horne, Assessing research excellence: Evaluating the Research Excellence Framework, Research Evaluation, Volume 31, Issue 2, April 2022, Pages 173–187, https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvab042 Abstract Performance-based research funding systems have been extensively used around the globe to allocate funds across higher education institutes (HEIs), which led to an increased amount of literature examining their use. […]

Is implementation research out of step with implementation practice? Pathways to effective implementation support over the last decade

This is a guest post from Joann Cattlin, PhD Student, College of Global, Urban and Social Studies RMIT University. Joann is reviewed the following article: Metz, A., Jensen, T., Farley, A., & Boaz, A. (2022). Is implementation research out of step with implementation practice? Pathways to effective implementation support over the last decade. Implementation Research and […]

Pursuing impact in research: towards an ethical approach

Bærøe, K., Kerasidou, A., Dunn, M. et al. Pursuing impact in research: towards an ethical approach. BMC Med Ethics 23, 37 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-022-00754-3 Abstract Background: Research proactively and deliberately aims to bring about specific changes to how societies function and individual lives fare. However, in the ever-expanding field of ethical regulations and guidance for researchers, […]