Knowledge Translation

At EQUIP@Action, knowledge doesn’t stay on the page—it moves into the world. This section highlights how our research is mobilized beyond academia to create real-world impact.Our efforts include a digital storytelling repository hosted by our community partner, Wounds Canada; a journal supplement from our 2022 Patient Journey Conference; as well as infographics, policy briefs, social media campaigns, and other inclusive, and action-oriented tools.

Research in Action demonstrates our ongoing commitment to researching solutions to healthcare challenges by partnering with communities, influencing systems, and transforming care through innovation.

Key KT Initiatives:

• “Our Voices Our Stories” (Since 2021): In partnership with Wounds Canada and EQUIP@Action, this initiative transforms skin health and wound care in Canada by centering people’s voices and lived experiences. : Find more:https://www.woundscanada.ca/docman/public/wound-care-canada-magazine/wcc-2021-vol-19-n-2/2324-wcc-fall-2021-v19n2-final-p-34-35-knowledge-mobilization/file
• Digital Storytelling: Empowering patients to share lived experiences and inform healthcare practices.. Available at: https://www.woundscanada.ca/patient-or-caregiver/patient-stories 
• Patients’ Bill of Rights & Responsibilities: An emerging charter in wound prevention and care, shaped by patient and caregiver stories and co-created with community partners. Find more: Forthcoming 
• A National Patient Journey Conference: A virtual conference that brought together healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocates to deepen understanding of trauma-informed care. This conference included a second KT piece (i.e., Conference Proceedings), which was published in English and French in the Wound Care Canada Journal, ensuring accessibility to a wide audience. Available at: https://www.woundscanada.ca/about-us/12-healthcare-professional/471-sponsored-supplements 
• Social Media Campaigns: Hosted by Wounds Canada to disseminate key insights from patient stories and drive broader engagement with healthcare professionals and the public. Available at: https://woundscanadafoundation.ca/campaigns-and-programs 
• Infographics: Designed to highlight main messages captured from patient storytelling, providing concise and impactful tools to inform clinical practice. Available at: https://www.woundscanada.ca/leader-change-maker/advocacy/infographics 
• Policy Influence: Contributions to the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s report on diabetes care equity.