Knowledge Transfer & Dissemination
Knowledge translation is defined as “a process connecting contextualized knowledge with its application to improve health and wellness.” (Source: ACRC Glossary and Common Terminology)
KT is an important piece of the research enterprise and a required component for most grant-funded research, including Covenant Health grant offerings.
Some resources that you may find useful:
- Alberta Innovates AbSPORU KT Platform
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Guide to KT Planning at CIHR
The CHRC can assist in development and implementation of a KT plan, upon request. There are many opportunities for KT and for Research Dissemination at Covenant Health, including but not limited to:
- Stakeholder consults, engagement, meetings and workshops
- Brown Bag meetings and presentations
- Research Day
- Covenant Health Research publication
- Professional Practice Committee review
All researchers who have completed research at Covenant Health, and/or who have received funding for research through Covenant Health, are asked to provide research articles and any other products as a result of their research, and including a Final Report. All Final Reports are distributed according to thematic areas and are reviewed through Professional Practice to establish opportunities to integrate into practice.