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Our partners at the Geriatric Education & Research Institute posted a great recap of Dr. Straus' research visit to Singapore, check it out here!

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KT Canada e-Newsletter

KT Canada newsletter for July 30, 2025: 📰

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#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis

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In case you missed it!

SPOR Evidence Alliance July 2025 newsletter.

Check out our July 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including patient-led research spotlights, publications, and engagement opportunities!

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#PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeMobilization

Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Persons With Dementia: A Systematic Review Background Inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB), such as sexual touching and sexual exposure, occurs in up to 25% of people with dementia. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of pharmac.....

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They note that additional trials to test the safety & effectiveness of the two types of interventions are needed to guide practice.

Read the full paper here! bit.ly/41goqdW

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The research team found that non-pharmacologic interventions can be effective at reducing this behaviour, but drug-based interventions are often also needed.

Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Persons With Dementia: A Systematic Review Background Inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB), such as sexual touching and sexual exposure, occurs in up to 25% of people with dementia. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of pharmac.....

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Dr Natasha Lane recently led a study to determine the effectiveness of pharmacologic (drug-based) vs non-pharmacologic (not drug-based) interventions in reducing sexual expressions of potential risk in people with #dementia.

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We're thrilled to share that KTP grad student @cathsmstratton.bsky.social & scientists Drs @andreatricco.bsky.social and Jennifer Watt were awarded funding for their projects thru the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring Project grant competition!

Congratulations to all of the grantees! 🎉

Today is #SelfCareDay!

Check out the resources for #MentalHealth, congregate care centre challenges, and more on our Wellness Hub team's CARE+ page: wellness-hub.ca/care/

#Caregiver #Burnout #IPAC

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KT Program

Did you know that many of the recordings from past KT Canada Seminar Series presentations are available on our youtube page? 🎬

Check them out here! bit.ly/4nUyjYy

#KnowledgeTranslation #ImpSci #PatientEngagement

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Reminder! 📢

We'll be delivering our Practicing #KnowledgeTranslation course this October, in-person, in Toronto!

If you need practical help with #implementation, this is the course for you.

Contact us for more info, and check out the course page here! bit.ly/PKTcourse

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KT Canada newsletter for July 16, 2025 📰

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YouTube video by KT Program Citizen Science: An approach to engage the public and co-develop research questions

Did you miss our last seminar series presentation with Dr @codieprimeau.bsky.social, on #CitizenScience?

The recording is now posted on our youtube page, you can check it out here! 📽️

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Climate, Health and Equity – Canada Must Lead with Action Sharon E. Straus discusses the urgent need for the upcoming G7 summit to address climate change impacts on health.

KTP Director Dr Sharon Straus recently wrote this piece for Impact Ethics. In it, she highlights the pressing issue of climate change and the damaging effects this has on health. She also notes that Canada can be a leader in this area – and we must act now. Read the article here:

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In-person course. Turn evidence into action! Join our in-person course on Practicing Knowledge Translation and learn how to apply implementation science to real-world projects. Cost: $2150 Canadian. Dates: October 27 to 30, 2025. Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, Ontario. Get practical skills. Make a real impact. Learn more at this web address: https://bit.ly/PKTcourse. Images: QR code, knowledge translation program logo, St. Michael's Hospital and Unity Health Toronto logo, image of 4 people at a table with a whiteboard behind that says "Implementation Plan".

Are you looking for help in implementing your initiative?

We will be offering our "Practicing #KnowledgeTranslation" in-person workshop, this October, in Toronto.

Find more info here, or contact us! bit.ly/PKTcourse

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Evaluation of a Canadian social media platform for communicating perinatal health information during a pandemic Author summary During public health crises, many people turn to social media for reliable health information, but it’s unclear how to use these platforms most effectively. The Instagram account @Pande...

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Why was @PandemicPregnancyGuide so effective? Our study revealed that its success came from local medical experts sharing simple, science-backed information. PPG helped users make better health decisions during the pandemic. Read more here! 🔗 bit.ly/3GBB93Q

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Did social media shape health decisions during COVID-19?

Our study says yes! Followers relied on the PPG for clear, expert-backed advice, and it helped them make informed health choices.

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How did the PPG help during COVID-19?

Our study found that followers trusted the PPG as a reliable medical resource. It influenced their health choices, including getting vaccinated for themselves and their kids!

Evaluation of a Canadian social media platform for communicating perinatal health information during a pandemic Author summary During public health crises, many people turn to social media for reliable health information, but it’s unclear how to use these platforms most effectively. The Instagram account @Pande...

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KT Program researchers recently co-authored a paper evaluating the @PandemicPregnancyGuide (PPG), in which they sought to answer several questions:

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Four people are pictured - two standing and two sitting. The two people sitting are holding up folders with an agreement that they just signed. Behind them, there is a screen that says "MOU Signing Ceremony between Geriatric Education and Research Institute and Knowledge Translation Program, St. Michael's Hospital, July 8 2025".

Today in Singapore, our Director Dr Sharon Straus signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate with the Geriatric Education & Research Institute, to advance healthy aging research!

Read more about our partnership here: 🔗 bit.ly/3GBE3FP

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Thank you @healthresearchbc.bsky.social for the lovely piece on this year’s Summer Institute and for all the support in making it a success! 😊🎉

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We're #hiring a Research Assistant for our Team for #Implementation, #Evaluation & #Sustainability.

Deadline to apply is July 11. Visit the link for more info! 🔗

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Quote from participant: So it's taken me a few days to compile my thoughts from the #KnowledgeTranslation Canada Summer Institue at the downtown SFU campus in Vancouver last week. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to attend and further my passion for #ImplementationScience and understanding of the #LearningHealthSystems through learning from the faculty and fellow attendees at the Summer Institute. I'm very appreciative for the opportunity to attend, with thanks to my MSc supervisor Dr Khara Sauro and her Knowledge to Implementation Lab, and for all at #KTSI for selecting me to attend. This event marked the first time during my MSc program where I got to present my research focused on improving hospital patient flow through a 30 second talk and a poster presentation, and while it was nerve-wracking the experience was invaluable. It's a sign of an amazing event when it ends and you don't want to leave the room, because leaving the room means it's over. Being surrounded by likeminded folks advancing healthcare improvements in a variety of areas was very inspiring, and the networks formed with those present will be everlasting. Eternally grateful for the opportunity! #KTSI

Thank you Chris for the kind words about this year's Summer Institute! 😊

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We’re excited to share our updated Patient and Public Partner Financial Compensation Policy and Protocol is now available in French and English!

➡️ Read the updated policy in French (PDF, 611 KB): tinyurl.com/6ehm7by9

➡️ Read the updated policy in English (PDF, 520 KB):
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