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A network of Canadian experts in knowledge translation joining forces to tackle the greatest challenge in health care today. @KTCanada https://ktcanada.org/

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This talk with Dr. Kristin Reynolds (@umanitoba.bsky.social)
is happening in 2 days, on Thurs, March 12th!

Register here! bit.ly/4rnd1Ec

10.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. 

Joins us: www.ktcanada.org/events 

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Three logos on white background: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michaels - Unity Health Toronto. KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. Joins us: www.ktcanada.org/events Image of QR code. Dark blue background.

Are you interested in KT research on aging and mental health?

Register now for the next KT Canada seminar series presentation >> ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...

Happening at noon Eastern time on March 12th!

#HealthyAging #ImpSci #GeriSky

05.03.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Frontiers | Using an implementation science approach to enhance advance care planning practice: a community case study The process of advance care planning (ACP) can educate and prepare patients and caregivers to make better in-the-moment end of life decisions. Two nationwide...

Check out this recent publication about improving implementation of advance care planning, led by the Geriatric Education & Research Institute in Singapore & co-authored by KT Program Director & Scientist Dr. Sharon Straus:

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bit.ly/4aYYNSZ @andreatricco.bsky.social #ImpSci

04.03.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unity Health Toronto’s February Honour Roll Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in…

Check out the @unityhealthto.bsky.social Honour Roll for February, featuring KT Program Scientist Dr. Jennifer Watt! 😊

unityhealth.to/2026/02/febr...

@uoftmedicine.bsky.social #GeriSky

02.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for a webinar presented by Dr. Andrea Tricco titled β€œCo-production with patients and the public.”

Promotional graphic for a webinar presented by Dr. Andrea Tricco titled β€œCo-production with patients and the public.”

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.

Access the recording: tinyurl.com/4kwrfa7z

Access the presentation slides (PDF, 3 MB): tinyurl.com/3m6d3v9k

27.02.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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KT Canada e-Newsletter

KT Canada newsletter for Feb. 25, 2026:

mailchi.mp/886351ad58a8...

#ImpSci #HealthEquity #HealthEcon

@sporalliance.bsky.social @andreatricco.bsky.social

26.02.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pls share - upcoming workshop on Advanced Methods for Economic Evaluation: With Health Equity and Person-Level Data

Registration is required but there is no fee.

Download the course PDF for more info, including prerequisites: bit.ly/4kU3GBu

@unityhealthto.bsky.social @andreatricco.bsky.social

23.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 5th IMPACT Conference will take place in Basel, June 8–9, 2028. Bringing together researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, patients & partners to advance #ImpSci

πŸ‘‰For more information and updates please register at: impact-dph.unibas.ch/join/

19.02.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
KT Canada Seminar Series – Dr. Kristin Reynolds – KT Canada

Dr. Kristin Reynolds will discuss her work, "Engaging adults ages 55+ & community organizations across Canada in the co-development, implementation, & evaluation of a tele-health program targeting mental health & loneliness among older Canadians".

Register here! ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...

20.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
KT Canada Seminar Series – Dr. Kristin Reynolds – KT Canada

Join us for the next session of the KT Canada Seminar Series!

ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...

#ImpSci #MentalHealth #OlderAdults

@andreatricco.bsky.social

20.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Street Outreach Programs for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Street Outreach Programs for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

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.

Read the report: shorturl.at/wNy0Q

13.02.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out this recent journal article and research brief on implementation science and the Wellness Hub project!

Long-term care homes (LTCH) and retirement homes (RH) have faced ongoing challenges for many years...

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17.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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!

Check out our website for more details 😊

bit.ly/KTCSI26

#ImpSci

10.02.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Kristin, it will be recorded, and will be shared as long as the presenters consent. Thanks!

06.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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...

#PatientEngagement #PatientOrientedResearch #KnowledgeSynthesis #EvidenceSynthesis #HealthEducation

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06.02.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Patient Engagement in Health Education Curriculum: A Scoping Review. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Patient Engagement in Health Education Curriculum: A Scoping Review. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

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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06.02.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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!

bit.ly/KTCSI26

#KTCSI26

02.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

Get the details below ⬇️

#ImpSci

29.01.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KT Canada e-Newsletter

KT Canada newsletter for Jan. 28, 2026:

mailchi.mp/953c09f50d08...

28.01.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

bit.ly/ADmeds

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27.01.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Applications are OPEN for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute!

Get all the details here: bit.ly/KTCSI26

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

#KTCSI26

26.01.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for the publication entitled, Wide variability in studies reporting on digital education interventions for patients undergoing cardiac procedures: A patient-commissioned mixed methods systematic review. It features an image of the publication, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

Promotional graphic for the publication entitled, Wide variability in studies reporting on digital education interventions for patients undergoing cardiac procedures: A patient-commissioned mixed methods systematic review. It features an image of the publication, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

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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23.01.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Challenges Facing Canadian Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Canadian Geriatrics Journal

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

@canadiangeriatrics.bsky.social
@andreatricco.bsky.social

bit.ly/4sv2Qyj

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20.01.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO): Implementation Science Manager #NursingJob #RNcareers www.rncareers.ca/job...

19.01.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

There will also be an option to attend the first Ottawa Research to Evidence Showcase, taking place on June 11th.

Get more info & apply on the KT Canada website: ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...

#ImpSci @jpresseau.bsky.social

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19.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Track 2 is designed to provide attendees an opportunity to identify and discuss how to address conceptual and methodological gaps in the field of implementation science and develop grant-writing skills for implementation science projects to advance the field.

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19.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Track 1 is designed to provide a grounding & training in foundational steps applying the tools of KT & implementation science in practice.

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19.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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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19.01.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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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! 🀩

@andreatricco.bsky.social

16.01.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Three logos on white background: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michaels - Unity Health Toronto. 

KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. 

Joins us: www.ktcanada.org/events 

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Dark blue background.

Three logos on white background: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michaels - Unity Health Toronto. KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics. Joins us: www.ktcanada.org/events Image of QR code. Dark blue background.

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".

More info here! bit.ly/3Nh0za5

#ImpSci

15.01.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1