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ArticleInternational journal of health policy and management2023

The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) Bridge Process: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach to Address Priority Health Issues and Increase Collaborative Research in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Julia Kontak, Amy Grant, Elizabeth Jeffers, Leah Boulos, Juanna Ricketts, Michael Davies, Marina Hamilton, Jill A Hayden

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Julia KontakMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9104-0678
Amy GrantMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3605-0934
Elizabeth JeffersMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Leah BoulosMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9849-383X
Juanna RickettsMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Michael DaviesNova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Marina HamiltonMaritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Research and Innovation, Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Jill A HaydenDepartment of Community Health & Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-7026-144X

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backgroundThere is evidence of the benefits of integrated knowledge translation (IKT), yet there is limited research outlining the purpose of a knowledge broker (KB) within this approach. The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) acts as a KB to support patient-oriented research across the Maritime provinces in Canada. The "Bridge Process" was developed by the Nova Scotia (NS) site as a strategy that involves work leading up to and following the Bridge Event. The process supports research addressing priority health topics discussed at the event by stakeholder groups. The objectives of this paper were to (1) describe the outputs/outcomes of this IKT approach; and (2) examine the role of the KB.

methodsQuantitative data were collected from registration and evaluation surveys. Outputs are described with descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were collected through evaluation surveys and internal documents. Data related to KB tasks were categorized into three domains: (1) Knowledge Manager, (2) Linkage and Exchange Agent, and (3) Capacity Developer.

resultsThe Bridge Process was implemented four times. A total of 314 participants including government, health, patient/citizen, community, and research personnel attended the events. We identified 24 priority topics, with 7 led by teams receiving support to complete related projects. Participants reported improved understanding of the research gaps and policy needs and engaged with individuals they would not have otherwise. Although patients/citizens attended each Bridge Event, only 61% of participants who completed an evaluation survey indicated that they were 'actively engaged in group discussion.' The KB's role was identified in all three domains including Knowledge Manager (eg, defining questions), Linkage and Exchange Agent (eg, engaging stakeholders), and Capacity Builder (eg, research interpretation).

conclusionThe MSSU facilitated an IKT approach by acting as a KB throughout the Bridge Process. This deliberative and sequential process served as an effective strategy to increase collaborative health research in the province.

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Health PrioritiesTranslational Science, BiomedicalCanadaHumansNova ScotiaResearch PersonnelSurveys and QuestionnairesCanadaIntegrated Knowledge TranslationKnowledge BrokerNova ScotiaPriority SettingResearch Partnerships

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PMCPMC10125170

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