the space in-between: getting from knowledge to practice
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The Space In-Between.
Getting from Knowledge to
Practice
Peter LevesqueKnowledge Mobilization Works
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Why does research Why does research not simply get put not simply get put
into practice?into practice?
Reality is complex. Reality is complex.
Psst…an ecological Psst…an ecological perspective helps.perspective helps.
Photo: Caitlin Levesque (Ottawa)
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If the end If the end result of result of research research the fruit?the fruit?
What is What is cider, pie, cider, pie, tart, sauce?tart, sauce?
The field of knowledge management, transfer, translation, exchange, mobilization, dissemination, +90 terms used in research alone (Straus et. al. quoting data from McKibbon)
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Knowledge Knowledge Mobilization Mobilization is making is making what we what we know ready know ready for service for service or action …or action …why is a web why is a web woven?woven?
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At CIHR, knowledge translation (KT) is defined as a At CIHR, knowledge translation (KT) is defined as a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system.the health care system.
This process takes place within a complex system of This process takes place within a complex system of interactions between researchers and knowledge users interactions between researchers and knowledge users which may vary in intensity, complexity and level of which may vary in intensity, complexity and level of engagement depending on the nature of the research and engagement depending on the nature of the research and the findings as well as the needs of the particular the findings as well as the needs of the particular knowledge user.knowledge user.
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Some aspects of an ecology
Philip Davies, Is Evidence-Based Government Possible?Jerry Lee Lecture 2004, Washington, DC
What? So What? Now What?
Now What: Decisions,
Directions, Actions
So What: Meaning,
Analysis, Interpretation
What: Data, Information, Description, StoriesMULTIPLE INPUTS FROM RESEARCH, PRACTICE, EXPERIENCE, CULTURE
Innovation
SupportingInfrastructure
Initiatives
Incentives to Share betweenLevels
Value Creation
ProgramsPoliciesPrioritiesProcessesPractice
ProductsPerspectivesProceduresPossibilitiesPeople Skills
Multiple ConversationsContext
Culture
Content
Capacity
Conversations
Conversations
Are all KT jobs done by one person?
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Collaboration. Collaboration. means working means working
together. together.
But how? How to create mutual benefits?
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Build bridges Build bridges between world between world
views.views.
K M b +
Right vehicle – wrong terrain?Right vehicle – wrong terrain?
Right terrain – wrong vehicle?Right terrain – wrong vehicle?
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New Tools for an emerging populationNew Tools for an emerging population
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Plain languageNew Yorker: Dana Fradon 1975
Use of evidenceNew Yorker: Mick Stevens 1989
ImpactNew Yorker: Sam Gross 1991
AccessNew Yorker: John Caldwell 2000
New Tool Box
Interdependence
Grown up Digital: Tapscott– Net Generation
• Freedom• Customization• Scrutiny• Integrity• Collaboration• Entertainment• Speed• Innovation
Opportunities– Almost limitless
• Access to knowledge• Web 2.0 / 3.0 / X.0• Systematic reviews• Transparency/emergence• Crowd sourcing• Portability and scalability• Fat pipes - everywhere• Open access
Not without Not without risk…risk…
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Can be frustrating…
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But results could make you happy…
Discussion…
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1. What are the benefits of the program?2. Is this value consistent for all actors?3. How do various markets wish to receive program?4. How are you listening for “intelligence”?5. How is that intelligence reorganized for action?
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