the space in-between: getting from knowledge to practice

The Space In-Between.

Getting from Knowledge to

Practice

Peter LevesqueKnowledge Mobilization Works

Photo: Caitlin Levesque (Ottawa)

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: Peter Levesque (Ottawa)

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)


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?


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.


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?


Collaboration. Collaboration. means working means working

together. together.

But how? How to create mutual benefits?



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?


New Tools for an emerging populationNew Tools for an emerging population


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…


Can be frustrating…


But results could make you happy…

Discussion…


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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