Knowledge Mobilization

Knowledge mobilization (KM) involves activities that help create and use research in practical ways. For example, working together with patient partners to develop research and sharing the results with others are both KM activities. The goal of KM is to close the gap between research (what we know) and practice (what we do), enabling research to be applied in real-world settings more quickly to improve the lives of patients and the public.

What We Do

We use a comprehensive approach, guided by our core principles, to help all Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) members strengthen their skills and abilities in knowledge mobilization (KM). Here’s how we support you:

1:1 Consultation Service: We offer personalized support for your KM needs. By meeting with you to learn about your project, we can co-create a custom plan to help you achieve your KM goals. We also provide tools and resources to complement your plan or support other KM-related activities or questions you may have.
KM Basics Video Series: This is an easy-to-follow introduction to KM, presented in five short videos. It’s a great starting point for anyone new to KM. We also host live webinars on various KM topics, and all webinars are recorded so you can watch them whenever it suits you.
KM Practice Tools and Resources: Our resource library includes commonly used KM tools with direct links for easy access. Here, you’ll find the “Knowledge Mobilization Action Planning” (KMap) tool to help you design your own KM plan. We regularly update the library with new tools and learning resources, so be sure to check back often.

Get Involved

You will participate in discussions approximately once a month pertaining to research projects and strategic goals of the Network. You can also get involved in a research team! Researchers need your feedback to make sure research projects are relevant for people living with diabetes.

Become a Patient Partner

Knowledge Mobilization Consultation Service

The Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Consultation Service is a program to support DAC research teams with their KM needs at any stage of the research process.

Knowledge Mobilization Basics Video Series

Want to learn the basics of knowledge mobilization? Our “Knowledge Mobilization Basics Video Series” includes five short videos explaining the WHAT/WHY, WHO, HOW, WHERE and WHEN of KM in a simple and easy to understand way.

Knowledge Mobilization Practice Tools and Resources

Find the Knowledge Mobilization Action Planning (KMap) Tool here and additional tools and resources to support your knowledge mobilization activities and learning.

Monika Kastner

PhD, HBSc

Valeria Rac

MD, PhD

Jim Bowen

BScPhm, MSc

Julie Makarski

BSc, MSc

Diabetes Canada Provides Funding Support for Knowledge Mobilization Program

As we move into phase two of Diabetes Action Canada, the Network has a clear goal of translating the research and learnings from our first phase into understandable and implementable deliverables that aim to better support those living with diabetes in Canada. To further this, we are pleased to announce funding support from Diabetes Canada […]

New Knowledge Mobilization Tools and Consultation Service Available

Our Knowledge Mobilization (KM) team is pleased to launch two new resources for Diabetes Action Canada’s community as part of our DAC 2.0 KM Plan. “WHAT is Knowledge Mobilization and WHY it matters”, is the first in a series of 5 short videos that describe the basics of knowledge mobilization in simple, straightforward language. Watch the video […]

The WHAT and WHY of Knowledge Mobilization

Video 1: WHAT and WHY of Knowledge Mobilization (9:08mins). Knowledge Mobilization Basics. Learn how we move research results to the ‘real world’ so that we can positively improve health systems, how people access these systems and the health of all those living with diabetes in Canada

WHO is Involved in Knowledge Mobilization

Video 2: WHO is Involved in Knowledge Mobilization (10:34mins). In the second video from our Knowledge Mobilization Basics Series, we look at WHO is involved in Knowledge Mobilization and WHY it is important to include all individuals who will use or be affected by the research results in the real world. We’ll explore how involving these individuals will ensure the best chances of successful knowledge mobilization.

HOW to do Knowledge Mobilization

Video 3: HOW to do Knowledge Mobilization (11:06mins). In this third video of our Knowledge Mobilization Basics Video Series, we take a closer look at HOW to do or practice knowledge mobilization. We explore the process of change, which is the essence of knowledge mobilization and implementation science. We share how both the science and practice of knowledge mobilization work together to make change happen.