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Dr. Tricco shares guidance on patient and public engagement in evidence synthesis, grounded in intersectionality and critical reflexive approaches. She also discusses how SPOR EA co-builds patient and community capacity in research and how to incorporate equity in evidence synthesis.

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Dr. Andrea Tricco and colleagues discuss the co-production of evidence synthesis, with a focus on meaningful patient and public involvement and practical examples of this work.

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KT Canada newsletter for Feb. 25, 2026:

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Looking for free, online COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine-related resources to support you and your long-term care home or retirement home? Check out the resources in this thread!

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They concluded that street outreach programs are low-barrier interventions that can provide social, physical, and mental supports to individuals who are experiencing homelessness to address the underlying drivers of homelessness and help them obtain and maintain housing.

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Linda M. Riches, Nkiruka Eze, Dr. Fiona Clement & colleagues published a report to provide an overview of Canadian street outreach programs and evaluate their potential to improve the quality of life of individuals experiencing homelessness.

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White text on blue background: Applications are now open for the next KT Canada Summer Institute, taking place June 8-11, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario. Join us on June 11th for the Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase. Event theme: Implementation science – Application and Advancement. Presented by KT Canada, the University of Ottawa School of Epidemiology and Public Health, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Questions? Email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to. Image of parliament buildings in Ottawa, university of Ottawa building, National Gallery, tulips. Image of QR code with the text: apply now! Scan the QR code or click here to go to our website for more details and to apply. Images of logos: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa School of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Reminder that applications are currently *open* for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute, and will close on Monday, Feb. 16!

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This work is part of a patient-led project funded by the SPOR Evidence Alliance.

Learn more about the impactful project and co-leads here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/pat...

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New patient-driven report!

Candace Skrapek, Diana Ermel, Kim Sears and colleagues published a report to understand the issues involved in the engaging of patients in the education of health and social care professionals.

Read the report: sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...

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Applications are OPEN for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute!

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And email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to if you have questions.

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For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we are revisiting this publication, led by KTP Scientist Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social.

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Reminder: the next KT Canada seminar series session is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 12th!

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Reminder that applications for the next KT Canada Summer Institute are now open!

We've decided to extend the application deadline to *Feb. 16*.

There will be some exciting new features this year - check out the details below!

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KT Canada newsletter for Jan. 28, 2026:

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This work is part of a patient-led project funded by the SPOR Evidence Alliance.

Learn more about the impactful project and co-leads here: shorturl.at/y7hpJ

#PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #DigitalEducation #CardiacRehabilitation #KnowledgeSynthesis

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New patient-driven paper!

Robert Wells, Leah Boulos, Janet Curran & colleagues published a paper to determine the impact of digital education interventions for patients undergoing cardiac procedures on patient-level and health system-level outcomes.

Read the publication: shorturl.at/dvWgH

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Dr. Eric Wong (MD, FRCPC, PhD) - Knowledge Translation Program Dr. Eric Wong is a Scientist with the KT Program and a Geriatrician at Unity Health Toronto. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research program at IHPME (University of Toron...

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. @ericwongmd.bsky.social has joined the KTP as a Scientist! He is interested in improving the outcomes of older adults in the hospital or community settings.
Learn more here! knowledgetranslation.net/profile/eric...

Welcome Dr. Wong! 🤩

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Please share - Applications for the KT Canada Summer Institute (SI) open today!

This year we're excited to share that there will be two tracks for the SI...

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Check out this recent publication from the KT Program – “Challenges Facing Canadian Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

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Join the next session of the KT Canada seminar series!

Dr @melaniebarwick.bsky.social and Alison Hoens will present on "Overview and Implications of the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-Making".

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KT Canada newsletter for Jan. 14, 2026 📰

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📢 December SPOR Evidence Alliance e-news is out. Take time over the holidays to keep up to date with the newsletter, don’t forget to scroll down the newsletter to read an important issue “Bringing Canada’s Action Plan for Pain to Life: A Patient-Led Knowledge Mobilization Podcast. #pain #podcast

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Check out our December 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including important announcements, member spotlights, impactful publications, and engagement opportunities!

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