Our Focus
The Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department promotes innovation and excellence in interprofessional research and knowledge mobilization to drive evidence-informed improvements in care, better patient outcomes and increased system performance.
Nurses and allied health professionals bring distinct perspectives informed by practice expertise and an approach to research that guides knowledge generation toward relevant and meaningful problems. Our team operates at the intersection of science, practice and policy. This is where we can have the most impact and ensure researchers and decision-makers work together to identify and tackle complex health-related challenges. We strive for an equity driven approach, a system that treats everyone’s different needs, allowing patients to have more say in their care.
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Background
In 2022, the NAHRKT team conducted a comprehensive survey of BC Cancer Nursing and Allied Health (NAH) clinicians to gain insights into the landscape of NAH research and KT. A total of 84 participants responded to the survey, which sought to unravel the perspectives and perceptions surrounding research activities at BC Cancer. The goal of this survey was to understand current research and KT initiatives, existing infrastructure, workforce demographics, research priorities, learning needs, and barriers and facilitators to moving research and KT forward.
The graph below summarizes the key learning needs and the desired resources identified in the spring 2022 survey among BC Cancer staff. Click on the slide to access the PDF version.
Our mission is to build research and KT capacity that positions BC Cancer as an internationally recognized center of excellence for oncology nursing and allied health research. Key priorities include cultivating a culture of innovation and scholarly practice built on research excellence, KT, and evidence-informed decision-making. These initiatives aim to advance clinical practice and expedite the implementation of research findings across all levels of the health system.
Addressing Barriers
- We have created innovative roles and trainee opportunities that provide protected time for clinicians for leading and participating in research and KT projects.
- Efforts are underway to establish financial and human resource processes that provide access to additional paid research and KT opportunities, fostering an academic environment for health professionals to enhance their research and KT skills.
Research and Knowledge Dissemination Resources
From Evidence to Action: Explore Our Published Work.
News & Events
Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research awarded to Dr. Leah Lambert
Pictured: Dr. Leah Lambert (middle) receiving her award at the NPPBC awards gala.
Congratulations to Kevin Hare, recipient of NNPBC & CANE-BC Joint Award for Planetary Health
Pictured: Kevin Hare receiving his award at the NPPBC awards gala.
Meet the Advance Care Planning Nursing Working Group, our 2024 award recipient for Teamwork and Collaboration in Action
The ACP Nursing Working Group has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Teamwork and Collaboration in Action.
Recent Publications
The Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation: To 'join the ranks of global companies'.
'Pro-tobacco propaganda': a case study of tobacco industry-sponsored elementary schools in China.
Awards and Recognitions
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.