Creating a Knowledge Translation Trainee Collaborative
Author Information
Author(s): Evelyn Cornelissen, Robin Urquhart, Vivian WY Chan, Ryan T DeForge, Heather L Colquhoun, Shannon Sibbald, Holly Witteman
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Hypothesis
How can trainees in knowledge translation collaborate effectively to enhance their research and practice?
Conclusion
The Knowledge Translation Trainee Collaborative emerged as a national initiative to support trainees in knowledge translation research and practice.
Supporting Evidence
- The collaborative aims to link trainees from diverse geographical areas and disciplines.
- The inaugural meeting involved 30 trainees who participated in various activities to foster collaboration.
- The collaborative has established a governance structure to guide its growth.
Takeaway
A group of trainees got together to help each other learn about knowledge translation, which is how to make research useful in real life.
Methodology
The study involved planning and conducting an inaugural meeting for trainees to discuss knowledge translation.
Limitations
The collaborative is still in its early stages and faces challenges related to sustainability and diversity.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 30 trainees from various Canadian universities, with a majority being female.
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