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We support a range of knowledge users in their quest to create improved health outcomes.
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Do you want to learn more about #KnowledgeSynthesis from the experts? By the end of our online course, "Intro to KS for Knowledge Users", you'll have a protocol ready for registration.

Apply & find out more here: bit.ly/42AoohE

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Are you interested in learning how to conduct a knowledge synthesis project?

Join our online course, "Intro to Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users," and walk away with a protocol that's been reviewed by experts!

Learn more here: bit.ly/42AoohE

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November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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How can intersectionality strengthen implementation science in child and youth health and disability? 🌍 Join Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) on Nov 20, 12:00–1:30 pm ET for an engaging Implementation Community session!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#KBHN #ImplementationScience
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Dr. Monika Kastner and her research team invite implementation researchers & practitioners in Canada and the U.S. to participate in a #CIHR -funded study exploring perceptions of quality in #KnowledgeTranslation and implementation science (KT-IS) practice tools (theories, models, frameworks).
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November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
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November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Simon Kennedy has joined @unityhealthto.bsky.social as Special Advisor, Strategy & Partnerships. In this role, he'll be helping to drive innovative projects & partnerships in areas such as artificial intelligence, KT, and health innovation.

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Team Spotlight: Simon Kennedy - Knowledge Translation Program
Special Advisor, Strategy and Partnerships
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November 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
L'outil de sélection de stratégies de transfert des connaissances « Select Tool » maintenant disponible en français!

Essayez la version française ici!

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Select Tool - Knowledge Translation Program
The Select Tool supports implementers to operationalize the COM-B and Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to select corresponding, theoretically-linked strategies. The tool can be used to move from id...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Check out this recent publication from KT Program grad student Dr Jenny Yu Qing Huang!

#FallPreventionMonth

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cmaj.ca CMAJ @cmaj.ca · Oct 6
Late-life traumatic brain injury in older adults is associated with higher rates of incident dementia, use of publicly funded home care, and admission to a long-term care home; older females and residents of smaller communities experienced worse outcomes.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250361
Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study
Background: The long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults are not well known. Our objective was to describe the association between late-life TBI, incident dementia, and health...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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New patient-led research spotlight!

This scoping review identified barriers and facilitators to accessing dental healthcare for individuals and families experiencing socio-economic disadvantage in Canada.

Access the report and learn more here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/den...

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October 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Our Director, Dr Sharon Straus, recently chatted with @jillianhortonmd.bsky.social about #mentorship, #leadership, and more.

Check it out!
Medicine can encourage physicians to be desensitized. To combat this, gratitude is part of geriatrician Dr. Sharon Straus’ wellness toolkit in her practice – and it prompts amazing learning opportunities. Full video: youtu.be/qOWNckT7sSA @unityhealthto.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The recording from Dr Monika Kastner's presentation on "Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with #multimorbidity" is now posted! View it here, on our youtube page: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Sh...

#ImpSci

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Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with multimorbidity
YouTube video by KT Program
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October 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
October is #MedicalLibrariansMonth!

We are grateful to Quenby Mahood, whose work helps inform evidence-based decision-making for patient care & policy development. She saves us valuable time – finding evidence-based information quickly, reliably, & efficiently.

Thank you Quenby! 😊
October 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reminder: this online course is coming up in January - Learn how to conduct a knowledge synthesis!

More info here: knowledgetranslation.net/event/introd...
October 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Check out the KT Canada newsletter for Oct. 22, 2025! 📰

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KT Canada e-Newsletter
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October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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It’s national #RTweek & we’re highlighting this project done by the @sporalliance.bsky.social, with KTP Scientist & SPOR EA NPI Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social leading -

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Guidelines for Preventing Respiratory Illness in Older Adults in Long-Term Care – SPOR Evidence Alliance
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The theme for this #WorldEBHCDay is collaborative knowledge communication! One of our most important communications tools is our website, which we redesigned and relaunched this year:
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Home - Knowledge Translation Program
We work with researchers, policymakers, clinicians, leaders, patients and the public in Canada and around the world to put knowledge into practice in healthcare and health policy. By using knowledge t...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Interested in insights from patient partners and researcher co-leads on meaningful co-leadership, engagement, knowledge mobilization, & equitable considerations?

➡️ Check out our summary of key themes from Round Three of the Patient-Driven Research Communities of Practice meetings: shorturl.at/JbFwh
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
(1/4) On #WorldHomelessDay, we'd like to highlight our ongoing project "Long-Term Caring: Co-creating a new model of long-term care home for older adults experiencing homelessness".

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Co-creating a new model of long-term care home for older adults experiencing homelessness: Long-term caring - Knowledge Translation Program
Summary More than 25% of people experiencing homelessness in Canada are older adults (>50 years); in Toronto alone, more than 3000 adults older than 50 years are homeless. They are at higher risk of a...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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KT Canada e-Newsletter
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October 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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For #EmergencyNursingWeek, we are highlighting our work on the fascia iliaca compartment nerve block (FICB)!

The KTP assisted with the development of an education tool for patients on FICBs, and a tool for Emergency Department nurses for their role in the FICB process.

#ImpSci
October 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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This presentation with Dr Monika Kastner & moderated by Dr.
@gfontaine.bsky.social is happening on Oct 9th!

Get more info here: ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...
October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Congratulations to @cathsmstratton.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the 2025 Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement Award!

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October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Please share 😁

Join us for our online course, Intro to Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users, taking place from January to April 2026!

Get more info here:
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October 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Reminder - please share!

Our next webinar, with Dr. Monika Kastner, is coming up in 1 week, on October 9th.

Join us! 😊
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#ImpSci

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Join us for our next Seminar Series presentation, taking place Oct 9 with Dr Monika Kastner!

Topic: Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with #multimorbidity: Lessons learned from a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Register here! bit.ly/4gWBAUp
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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For #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons we’re excited to highlight our “Healthy aging in older adults – Priority setting” project, one of our many projects which focuses on the health of older adults.

#GeriSky #GeronSky

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October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM