RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Co-Creation of Knowledge Mobilization Strategies: Findings from a Collaborative Symposium
JF The Annals of Family Medicine
JO Ann Fam Med
FD American Academy of Family Physicians
SP 5289
DO 10.1370/afm.22.s1.5289
VO 21
IS Supplement 3
A1 Terry, Amanda
A1 Nicholson, Kathryn
A1 Brown, Judith
A1 Mathews, Maria
A1 Menear, Matthew
A1 Bayliss, Lorraine
A1 Ramsden, Vivian
A1 LeBlanc, Annie
A1 Breton, Mylaine
A1 Ashcroft, Rachelle
A1 Pinto, Andrew
A1 Ganann, Rebecca
A1 Fortin, Martin
A1 Donnelly, Catherine
A1 Reid, Graham
A1 Poitras, Marie-Eve
A1 Sasseville, Maxime
A1 Stewart, Moira
A1 Wilson, Erin
A1 Ryan, Bridget
YR 2023
UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/21/Supplement_3/5289.abstract
AB Context: Effectively mobilizing the uptake of research findings requires useful strategies as well as building capacity in primary health care (PHC) research communities for these activities. In Canada, a unique program exists - Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research-Primary Heath Care (TUTOR-PHC) that develops capacity for interdisciplinary PHC research. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of TUTOR-PHC, we held a Knowledge Mobilization Symposium.Objective: To describe the results of a Symposium to co-create capacity for interdisciplinary PHC research knowledge mobilization.Study Design and Analysis: The Symposium included keynote speakers, poster sessions, and two forums with small group activities and discussion. Forum 1 focused on how to effectively and actively mobilize the uptake of research findings into policy and practice. Forum 2 focused on identifying key components of accessible research syntheses in graphic form and impact narratives. A thematic analysis of the summaries from the forums was conducted.Setting or Dataset: CanadaPopulation Studied: Sixty-three participants from all TUTOR-PHC cohorts as well as mentors, patientpartners, and knowledge users.Intervention/Instrument: N/AOutcome Measures: N/AResults: Symposium participants came from across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, France, and India. Forum 1 focused on effective uptake of research findings - themes common across small discussion groups included: the importance of creating meaningful engagement at the outset of the research with key partners, building sustainable long-term relationships based on trust and humility, and creating a safe space for everyone (researchers, patient partners and policy-makers) to have an equal voice. Forum 2 focused on identifying important components of research syntheses in graphic form and impact narratives. All discussion groups noted the challenges in developing creative and engaging syntheses and narratives. A range of strategies from bar graphs to video games, billboards and podcasts were identified. While infographics were recognized as a common strategy, it was important to tailor them to the intended target audience.Conclusions: Evaluation results demonstrate that the Symposium achieved its objectives. Knowledge mobilization is a key component of the research process that requires careful thought and planning.