Knowledge Translation (KT) is about sharing information and collaborating between patients, health practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and health administrators. Consumers provide feedback and communicate their needs to researchers. This information is vital in providing research outcomes that ultimately translates research knowledge in real-world products and services.

Effective knowledge translation is also crucial in adapting research knowledge so that it is easy to understand by consumers/patients. Only then can this knowledge be used by consumers to make informed decisions about their health care.

I think CAB is a great resource for researchers at ARC and beyond.  I would not submit a grant without having some consultation with CAB members.  The insight of CAB members is what it takes to develop research that is important to people with arthritis.

I really appreciate their dedication, enthusiasm, and ability to ask the toughest and the best questions.

Linda Li  BSc(PT), MSc, PhD

Mr. Otto Kamensek of CAB is a past member of the Knowledge Exchange Task Force of the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis. The following presentations were made to the KETF on April 18, 2005 and serve to assist consumers in understanding the process of research.

To view the presentations, click on the links below. The views expressed in these presentations are those of the presenters only.

Dr. Juliette E. Cooper

• Understanding the Research Process.

Dr. Alejandro (Alex) R. Jadad

•  Rebuilding public trust in research: What can we do?
• Summary of Dr. Jadad's presentation.

Dr. James L. Henry

• Molecular mechanisms of Pain & Fatigue in Osteoarthritis: Interplay between Nerve & Joint.

Dr. Sandra M. Lefort

• Chronic Pain Self-Management: Results of Two Randomized Controlled Trials.
• Summary of Dr. Lefort's Presentation.