Health Evidence – support for evidence-informed decision making in public health

Health Evidence is a Canadian service and research organization located at McMaster University, Hamilton, aimed at assisting public health decision makers in their use of research evidence. Health Evidence offers a suite of services to support the development of knowledge, skill and culture for evidence-informed decision making. Launched in 2005, a key resource, the http://www.health-evidence.ca …

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Great examples of KTE

Hello all, I am introducing the concept of KTE at a province-wide conference in June that includes an audience of faculty, researchers and ed techs at post secondary institutions in BC. I’d like to present some exciting examples of KTE that feature Open, Free, & Alternative Technologies like blogs like this, Twitter, U-tube, Pod-o-matic, etc.  As KTE practitioners, I welcome your suggestions. Please respond …

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KT Scientist position

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Project Scientist – Knowledge Translation Initial Assignment:  Nicotine Dependence Clinic The Nicotine Dependence Clinic in the Addictions Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is a service that integrates clinical services, research, policy and knowledge translation in tobacco cessation/harm reduction.  We are currently seeking a Project Scientist with specialization and …

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Report of the First meeting of the Ottawa Chapter KTECoP

Report Meeting 1 Ottawa Chapter KTECoP Date:   April 17, 2011 To:       Ontario Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice Re:       First meeting of the Ottawa Chapter, KTECoP It is with pleasure that I report on the first meeting of the Ottawa Chapter, Ontario Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice. This meeting was …

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Knowledge Translation Specialist – Policy and Research (Level Two)

NOTE: Applications for this role will be accepted until April 25, 2011. Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with a mandate to promote health, wellbeing, and equity for women through sex/gender-specific information, approaches, research, education and awareness.  At a critical time for our health care …

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Knowledge Translation Project Management Specialist

NOTE: Applications for this role will be accepted until April 25, 2011. Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with a mandate to promote health, wellbeing, and equity for women through sex/gender-specific information, approaches, research, education and awareness.  At a critical time for our health care …

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review of presentation by Janet Parsons

Janet Parsons and Jim Lavery were the speakers at our February meeting. It was a very powerful presentation, and I feel that my whole framework for what is both knowledge transfer and qualitative methodology has been blown wide open.  They gave a 35 minute film presentation on a *wicked problem*, and the time just flew …

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New podcast featuring Jane Gibson of IWH

Research Into Action has posted a new podcast featuring Jane Gibson and Ben Amick of the Institute for Work and Health. The podcast is available to registered members of www.ktexchange.org. After sign-in, go to “KT Tools,” then “Podcasts.”

Checklist for the KTECoP Salon

This checklist can be used to help organize each KTECoP Salon Evening. Salon Date? Salon Location? Cost per person? Funding source? Speaker(s)? Speaker(s) Gift and card? Venue? Is the venue accessible? Is the venue sufficiently quiet/private? Method of payment? Alcohol? Who will be the host/hostess? [this person will organize the logistics, introduce & thank the …

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Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate – October 2011

The Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC™) is a 5 day professional development course, held in Toronto, Canada, and the only course of its kind in North America. The curriculum, presented as a composite of didactic and interactive teaching, exemplars, and exercises, focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a …

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