BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

In 2008-09 the Health of Population Networks (HoPN) contracted Knowledge Impact Strategies Consulting Ltd. to develop a KTE strategy for the HoPNs.

Project Deliverables

Booklet:
KTE: Health of Population Networks - Putting Research to Work for the Health of British Columbia

Report:
Health of Population Networks - A Strategy for KTE

From this work:

Knowledge Translation and Exchange is about people sharing evidence and perspectives on issues of common concern. It is a two-way interaction between researchers and those who can use research to improve the quality of life. Researchers in the Health of Population Networks exchange their evidence and perspectives with those equally dedicated to the health of British Columbians. They include:

• Policy makers
• Practitioners
• Communities
• Industry
• Funding agencies
• Students
• Other Researchers

Using the framework developed in this project, BCEOHRN offers KTE activities and resources to benefit our members by:

1. Building Capacity for Research
2. Identifying Research Problems or Questions
3. Assisting the Research Process
4. Disseminating Research Findings
5. Influencing Change

BCEOHRN KTE Activities

• Mentorship Program. Details
• Special Interest Groups. Details
• Annual AGM & Scientific Exchanges. Details
• Policy Makers’ Roundtable. Details
• Sponsorship and promotion of health authorities’ research days and related events.
• Grant Writing Workshops. Details
• Rapid Response Program. Details
• BCEOHRN Spring 2010 Workshop: Environmental and Occupational Health: From Science to Policy and Practice. Details
• BCEOHRN/BCRRHRN Spring 2009 Workshop: Climate Change and Health: Research Panel and Networking Event. Details
• BCEOHRN Spring 2009 Workshop: Developing Research Opportunities Around the 2010 Games: Focus on Public Health and Environmental Sustainability. Details
• BCEOHRN Spring 2008 Conference: Advancing Research Through Innovative Linkage of Health & Exposure Data. Details
• BCEOHRN Spring 2007 Workshop: Effective Knowledge Translation & Exchange in Environmental & Occupational Health. Details

BCEOHRN KTE Resources

• Grey Literature Database Details & Grey Literature Project Wiki. Details
• BCEOHRN Resource Centre. Details
• Hot Topics in the News. Details
• Members’ research-related blogs link. Details
• KTE Resources for members’ reference. Details
• Archived WebEx recordings, podcasts of activities. Details.
• Members’ Database . Details
• Website. Details
• Bi-Weekly updates to members with new web content and Network announcements.