Institutional Systems & Structures for Knowledge Mobilization: Bringing Worlds Together to Support Knowledge Mobilization

In this roundtable, we explore developing structures for knowledge mobilization in two different institutional systems, a university and in health and social care. First, we will explore developing a knowledge mobilization hub at Simon Fraser University, exploring consideration for spaces, sources, and supports. We will discuss questions space in the context of remote working, of the future roles of institutional libraries, and how to assess the value and impact of knowledge mobilization supports. Next, will consider the delivery of safe, effective, person centred care and how a systems approach must be developed to maximise knowledge use. The structures, processes and culture change that are required to mobilize knowledge from research, experience and practice to develop into ‘learning systems’ will be explored

Research Meets Policy: Connecting With Your Audience

This explainer document is the second in a four part series based on Research Meets Policy at SFU 2021 - a virtual summer institute hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub.In this explainer, we build on some of the concepts described in our first explainer document by focusing on skills for connecting with stakeholders. The more you listen to your audience, the better your communication and contribution to policy will be. To do this, we must first consider how our own beliefs and experiences influence how we perceive or hear others

Research Meets Policy: Writing For Your Audience

This explainer document is the third in a four part series based on Research Meets Policy at SFU 2021 - a virtual summer institute hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub.Writing for a policy audience is different from academic writing. In this explainer, we share key tips and strategies for writing for a policy audience. We include details on writing a policy brief, a format that is commonly used to communicate research to policy

Research Meets Policy: Introducing Research Communication

This explainer document is the first in a four part series based on Research Meets Policy at SFU 2021 - a virtual summer institute hosted by the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub.In this explainer, we provide an overview to orient you to research communication in a policy setting. The main goal of research in the policy landscape is to support evidence-informed policy development, that is, to contribute to well-informed decisions to make positive social, economic, and environmental impacts

Perceptions of Home in Long-Term Care Settings:Before and After Institutional Relocation

Although moving from institutional to home-like long-term care (LTC) settings can promote and sustain the health and wellbeing of older adults, there has been little research examining how home is perceived by older adults when moving between care settings. A qualitative study was conducted over a two-year period during the relocation of residents and staff from an institutional LTC home to a purpose-built LTC home in Western Canada. The study explored perceptions of home amongst residents, family members and staff. Accordingly, 210 semi-structured interviews were conducted at five time-points with 35 residents, 23 family members and 81 staff. Thematic analyses generated four superordinate themes that are suggestive of how to create and enhance a sense of home in LTC settings: (a) physical environment features; (b) privacy and personalisation; (c) autonomy, choice and flexibility; and (d) connectedness and togetherness. The findings reveal that the physical environment features are foundational for the emergence of social and personal meanings associated with a sense of home, and highlight the impact of care practices on the sense of home when the workplace becomes a home. In addition, tension that arises between providing care and creating a home-like environment in LTC settings is discussed.</p