TY - JOUR T1 - Implementing Knowledge Translation Strategies in Funded Research in Canada and Australia: A Case Study JF - Technology Innovation Management Review Y1 - 2016 A1 - Gabriel Moore A1 - Therese Fitzpatrick A1 - Ivy Lim-Carter A1 - Abby Haynes A1 - Anna Flego A1 - Barbara Snelgrove KW - funded research KW - implementation KW - knowledge mobilization KW - knowledge translation KW - organizational learning AB - There is an emerging literature describing the use of knowledge translation strategies to increase the relevance and usability of research, yet there are few real-world examples of how this works in practice. This case study reports on the steps taken to embed knowledge translation strategies in the Movember Foundation's Men’s Mental Health Grant Rounds in 2013–14, which were implemented in Australia and Canada, and on the support provided to the applicants in developing their knowledge translation plans. It identifies the challenges faced by the Men’s Mental Health Program Team and how these were resolved. The strategies explored include articulating knowledge translation requirements, ensuring a common understanding of knowledge translation, assessing knowledge translation plans, methods of engaging end users, and building capacity with applicants. An iterative approach to facilitating knowledge translation planning within project development was rolled out in Australia just prior to Canada so that lessons learned were immediately available to refine the second roll out. Implementation included the use of external knowledge translation expertise, the development of knowledge translation plans, and the need for internal infrastructure to support monitoring and reporting. Differences in the Australian and Canadian contexts may point to differential exposure to the concepts and practices of knowledge translation. This case study details an example of designing and implementing an integrated knowledge translation strategy that moves beyond traditional dissemination models. Lessons learned point to the importance of a long lead-up time, the use of knowledge translation expertise for capacity building, the need for flexible implementation, and the need for efficiencies in supporting applicants. PB - Talent First Network CY - Ottawa VL - 6 UR - http://timreview.ca/article/1016 IS - 9 U1 - Sax Institute Gabriel Moore is the Principal Policy Analyst, Knowledge Exchange at the Sax Institute where she has worked in knowledge translation and exchange with health policy and practice agencies for over 10 years. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Evidence Check rapid review program, knowledge brokering, and service development, and she was the lead author of the Movember Foundation Knowledge Translation Strategy. Gabriel previously worked for ten years in the health sector and is currently completing a PhD in knowledge translation. U2 - Movember Foundation Therese Fitzpatrick is the Global Mental Health Director at the Movember Foundation. In this role, she has responsibility for the development and implementation of the Foundation’s Mental Health Strategy and investments made in this area. Therese has over 20 years’ experience in health, spanning clinical work, program development and implementation, advocacy, and evaluation at local, national, and international levels. She has postgraduate qualifications in public health and business management, and undergraduate qualifications in Occupational Therapy (BAOT Hons). U3 - Movember Foundation Ivy Lim-Carter is the Canadian Men’s Health Program Manager for the Movember Foundation. She has over 20 years of experience in Research Grants Management within the health charity sector, predominantly in neurodegenerative diseases. Most recently, Ivy has worked as the Director of Research and Clinical Programs for Parkinson Society Canada. Ivy is a contributing author on Canadian clinical practice guidelines and trained in the application of techniques for moving evidence-informed research and knowledge in mental health into practice. U4 - CIPHER Abby Haynes is the Senior Research Officer for the Centre for Informing Policy in Health with Evidence from Research (CIPHER), which is investigating what tools, skills, and systems might contribute to an increased use of research in policy and program development. She has worked in the health and community sector for over 20 years, first as a social worker and then as a researcher on state and federal government projects, and at the University of Sydney. U5 - Movember Foundation Anna Flego is the Project Manager of the Movember Foundation’s Global Men’s Health Survey. Anna has over 18 years of experience working in healthcare and health research providing her with invaluable knowledge about promoting healthy lifestyles both at the individual and population health levels. Prior to working for the Foundation, Anna worked as a Research Fellow at Deakin University, Australia in Health Economics/Program Evaluation predominantly in obesity prevention. She has published in the peer reviewed literature and been a reviewer for a number of public health and health economics journals. Anna also has a clinical background in physiotherapy. ER -