Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation

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.

Engagement Survey Results

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

Empowering informed decisions: Supporting head & neck cancer patients with a discussion aid for enteral feeding tubes

​Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) can have elevated risk of experiencing difficulties in swallowing and malnutrition. To prevent this, enteral nutrition through feeding tube (TF) insertion is encouraged when undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Whilst TFs are a proactive measure, the unpredictability of nutrition-impacting symptom development and the absence of consistent guidelines for informed decision-making of TF insertion can result in unnecessary TF procedures and patient distress.

Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research awarded to Dr. Leah Lambert

Pictured: Dr. Leah Lambert (middle) receiving her 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.

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Awards and Recognitions

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