Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact: A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher (International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice)

This book provides researchers with a straightforward and accessible guide for carrying out research that will help them to combine good science with real-world impact. The format of this book is simple: concise chapters on key topics, examples and case studies, written in plain language that will guide researchers through the process of research-driven innovation. The book draws on the editors’ experience in leading the Age-Well Network of Excellence. The aim of Age-Well is to drive innovation in the area of technology and aging. Researchers often lack the knowledge and abilities to commercialize or mobilize the outcomes of their research. Moreover, there is a lack of training and education resources suitable for the wide range of disciplines and experience that are becoming more typical. The book emphasizes the practicalities of “how to” undertake the kinds of activities that researchers should be engaging in if they are serious about achieving impact. Overall, this book will guide researchers through the process of research-driven innovation. Knowledge, Innovation,and Impact: A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher Sixsmith, Sixsmith, Mihailidis, Fang - Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact: A Guide for the Engaged Health Researcher Acknowledgments Disclaimer Abbreviations Contents Part I: Thinking About Impact Chapter 1: Introduction: The Engaged Health Researcher—Why and How to Use This Book Turning Ideas into Impact Overview of the Book Part I: Thinking About Impact Part II: Working Collaboratively Part III: Designing Together Part IV: Creating Research Products How-to Chapters The Challenge Key Ideas Product Innovation Pathway (PIP) Model Finding Support Case Studies Learning Activities Chapter 2: Thinking Innovatively About Innovation Research The Challenge: Innovation Is Complex What Do We Mean by Innovation? Innovation as a Process Where Does Research Fit in the Innovation Process? Failure to Launch Innovation in the Health Sector Is Particularly Challenging Innovation is Both Social and Technological Conclusion Changing the Way We Do Research References Further Reading Chapter 3: Understanding the Product Innovation Pathway What Is a “Product”? Visualizing Innovation: The Product Innovation Pathway (PIP) The Product Innovation Pathway Model Progressing Through the PIP Levels Reference Chapter 4: An Introduction to Transdisciplinary Working The Challenge Key Ideas What Is TDW, What Are Its Benefits, and How Is It Evaluated? Engaging All Stakeholders as Equal Partners Transcending Boundaries and Creating Shared and New Knowledge Making a Positive Difference with TDW Determining the Impact of TDW Summary References Chapter 5: Knowledge Mobilization for an Engaged Researcher The Challenge Key Ideas Knowledge Mobilization Is Not Merely Knowledge Transfer Expand Knowledge Practices and Systems Beyond ‘Twentieth-Century Models of Science’ Develop a Culture of Knowledge Mobilization Research Impact Begins with Changes Within the Academic Context Conclusion References Part II: Working Collaboratively Reference Chapter 6: Building Partnerships and Co-creating with Diverse Stakeholders The Challenge Key Ideas Engagement and Brainstorming with Diverse Stakeholders Using Nontraditional Research Methods to Build Partnerships Co-creating Knowledge Through Integrated Knowledge Translation Product Innovation Pathway References Chapter 7: Case Study: A Community-Based Approach to Developing Optimal Housing for Low-Income Older Adults The Challenge Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 8: Learning Activity: Taking the Guesswork Out of Stakeholders—Creating an Actor Model The Challenge Overview of the Activity Doing the Activity References Chapter 9: Working Together as a Transdisciplinary Team The Challenge Key Ideas Negotiating Terms of Reference Resolving Conflict Collaborative Decision-Making Reducing Power Inequalities and Building Rapport Transdisciplinary Team Working and the Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 10: Learning Activity: Essentials of Teamwork Teamwork Activity Doing the Activity Activity: “Team Pen” References Chapter 11: Engaging Hard-to-Reach, Hidden, and Seldom-Heard Populations in Research The Challenge Key Issues Identifying Populations Making Initial Contact Recruitment Retention Sampling References Chapter 12: Case Study 1: The Nak’azdli Lha’hutit’en Project—Creating Digital Stories with Elders and Youth in Nak’azdli First Nation References Chapter 13: Case Study 2: Engaging Youth in a Needs Assessment for Programming and Evaluation The Challenge Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 14: Learning Activity: Learning How to Include Hard-to-Reach, Hidden, and Seldom-Heard Populations in Research The Challenge Overview of the Activity Doing the Activity Session Preparation Learning Outcomes (Note: Please Do Not Distribute to Activity Participants) Learning Outcomes List to Be Handed Out During Debrief Chapter 15: Building Relationships with Hard-to-Reach, Hidden, and Seldom-Heard Populations in Research The Challenge Key Ideas Developing Meaningful and Authentic Relationships Respect and Awareness of Power Dynamics and of the Historical Treatment and Past Experiences Fostering Relationships Throughout Research Process and Over Time References Chapter 16: Case Study: Creating Integrated Working Relationships with Frail Older People—The Smart Distress Monitor Project The Challenge Coming to Terms with Different Expertise Dynamic Roles, Responsibilities, and Feedback Conflicts and Friendships Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 17: Addressing Real-World Problems Through Transdisciplinary Working The Challenge Key Ideas Community Involvement in Research Knowledge Mobilization Strategies and Plans Education, Training, and Capacity Building for Future Innovation Commercialization Strategies and Plans Product Innovation Pathway References Chapter 18: Case Study: Practical Steps in Transdisciplinary Team Working—The Enable-Age Project Impact References Chapter 19 Education and Training for Innovation and Impact The Challenge Leadership Project Management Learning from Stakeholders Learning How to Work Collaboratively Learning Multimodal Communication Finding Support Reference Chapter 20: Case Study: Teaching Innovation in Action—the Case of the AGE-WELL EPIC Summer Institute Working in Transdisciplinary Ways Engage with Stakeholders Design Practical and Innovative Solutions Explore and Engage in Nontraditional Knowledge Mobilization Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 21: Building an Inclusive Research Culture The Challenge Key Ideas Building an Effective Infrastructure Growing Teams Using a Recognized Philosophy and Associated Methods Building Research into Everyday Work and Role Expectations Providing Personalized Support to Individuals Building Effective Partnerships to Grow Confidence, Increase Research Networks, and Enrich the Quality of Research Making Time and Creating a Positive Writing Culture Reflecting on and Celebrating Progress References Part III: Designing Together Overview Content Overview of Chapters Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 22: Reviewing the Literature The Challenge Key Ideas The Value of Involving Users in Preparing and Conducting a Literature Review The Importance of Understanding How to Plan a Literature Review and the Key Steps That Are Involved Determining the Need for a Review and Developing the Review Questions Developing a Review Plan (Protocol) Implementing the Protocol (Conducting the Review) The Need for Clear and Transparent Methods to Be Used to Search for and Appraise the Literature Reporting Quality Study Quality Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 23: Co-production Methods in Health Research The Challenge Key Ideas Prerequisites for Co-production Determining Appropriate User-Centered Assessment Method(s) Analyzing Co-production Data Integrating Results into Design Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 24: Case Study: Co-creating NANA (Novel Assessment of Nutrition and Ageing) with Older Adults Living at Home The Challenge Phase 1 User needs analysis Phase 2 Development of Integrated Measurement Tool Kit Phase 3 Full Tool Kit Validation Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 25: Learning Activity: Structured Brainstorming for the Co-production of Real-World Products The Challenge Chapter 26: Doing Research Ethically The Challenge Key Ideas Some General Principles Around Ethics in Research Non-maleficence (First Do No Harm, Ensure as Little Harm to Participants as Possible) Beneficence (Duty to Ensure There Is Some Benefit to the Participant for Their Participation) Autonomy (Right of Participant to Make Informed and Voluntary Decisions) Justice (Ensure Fairness and Participants Are Treated Equally) Understand the Relevant Research Ethics Boards (REBs) for Your Study Being Prepared Ethics Requires Empathy Confidentiality and Anonymity Working with People Who Can’t Give Consent Themselves Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas References Chapter 27: Ethics of Health Research and Innovation The Challenge Key Ideas Everyone Is an Expert in Ethics Ethics in Health Research Is Everyone’s Responsibility Health Research Ethics Involves Three Core Principles Key Idea Developing Ethics Applications for Review and Approval Takes Understanding, Familiarity, and Practice Ethics in Health Research and Innovation and the Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 28: Design Tools: Transforming Ideas into Products The Challenge Key Ideas Personas Scenarios Use Cases Stakeholder Involvement References Chapter 29: Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Existing Health Technologies The Challenge Key Ideas Key Idea 1: Cross-Cultural Technology Adaptation Requires Consideration of Four Critical Elements Key Idea 2: Developing a Strong Business Case to Ensure That a New Health Technology Can Be Sustainable When Introduced into a New Culture Key Idea 3: Understanding the Bidirectional Nature of Cultural Adaptation and Technology Development, i.e., the Transactional Potential Key Idea 4: Develop a Detailed Understanding of the Context Within Which the Technology Will Be Used Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 30: Iterative Prototyping and Co-design The Challenge Key Ideas Determining What Counts as Participation Identifying, Taking into Account, and Learning from the Underlying Social Context Encouraging a Culture of Responsibility Iterative Prototyping and Co-design and the Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 31: Case Study: Nia Technologies—Validating Your Solutions The Challenge Initial Ideas and Priorities Iterative Development Commercialization Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 32: Learning Activity: The Design Dash—Bringing Your Abstract Ideas to Life The Challenge The Design Dash Step 1: Problem Statements Step 2: Need Statements Step 3: Persona Step 4: Scenario Step 5: 10 Plus 10 Step 6: 10 Plus 10 (Redux) Reference Chapter 33: Evaluation of Health Technology Solutions The Challenge Key Ideas Ranking Quality of Evidence for Health Technology Solutions Key Idea: Classification of Health Technology Solutions Based on Users Evaluation Metrics for Health Technology Solutions Evaluation Approaches for Health Technology Solutions Product Innovation Pathway (PIP) Model References Chapter 34: Case Study: WelTel Solution—An Interactive SMS-Based Mobile Phone Support for Patient-Centered Care Reference Part IV: Creating Research Products Chapter 35: Effective Communications The Challenge Key Ideas Developing an Elevator Speech Milestone Moments Involving a Communications Specialist in All Stages of Your Research The Value of a Website Determining the Purpose Planning Your Website Creating Your Website Leveraging Social Media Start by Picking a Platform What to Share Ways to Participate Consuming Information Sharing Thought Leadership Partner with Professionals Effective Communications and the Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 36: Case Study 1: Reaching a Wide Audience—Rate My Treads The Challenge Concept and Planning: Setting the Stage for Real-World Impact Development and Testing: Staying in the Spotlight, Engaging Stakeholders Implementation: Building an Online Presence, Creating a Campaign Outcomes and Impact Chapter 37: Case Study 2: Writing Stuff for the Real World The Challenge Reference Chapter 38: Learning Activity: Getting Started Pitching Your Innovation The Challenge Overview of the Activity Doing the Activity Slide 1: Title Slide 2: Problem Slide 3: Solution Slides 4–6: Opportunity Slide 7: Competitive Analysis Slide 8: Team Slide 9: Accomplishments and Plans Slide 10: Closing the Presentation Chapter 39: Informing Policy Through Partnerships The Challenge Key Ideas Understanding the Time and Place for Evidence-Informed Interventions in the Public Policy Development Process Defining the Problem Developing Policy Options Recommendation and Implementation Building Ongoing Partnerships Between Researchers and Policy Makers Developing Capacity with the Tools That Can Be Used to Get Scientific Evidence into the Public Policy Development Process Product Innovation Pathway (PIP) Model References Chapter 40: Case Study: From Stakeholder Engagement to Policy Change—Lessons from Alberta’s Bill 210, the Missing Persons Amendment Act (Silver Alert) The Challenge Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 41: Navigating Policy, Regulatory, and Health System Landscapes The Challenge Key Ideas Engaging Stakeholders and End Users from the Start Understanding the Jurisdictional Landscape Standards Regulation and Health Technology Assessment Identifying Outcomes and Measurable Indicators of an Innovation Keeping the End in Sight: Finding a Market Keeping the End in Sight: Integrating with the Healthcare System Understanding Tradeoffs and Budgetary Reallocations in Healthcare References Chapter 42: Commercializing Research Innovations: An Introduction for Researchers The Challenge Key Ideas Achieving a Result You Are Happy with Knowing Who Needs It and Who Benefits Understanding What You Have Getting Your Innovation to Who Needs It Finding Money Pulling It All Together into a Business Model References Chapter 43: Case Study 1: Blind Spot Sensors for Wheelchairs—Increasing Access to Independent Mobility The Challenge Technology Push vs. Market Pull Academic vs. Commercial Activities The Start-Up “Pivot” The Launch Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 44: Case Study 2: The Java Project—The Evolution of Peer Support and Mentoring in Residential Care The Challenge Initial Development Development of the Business and Commercialization Toward a Digital Platform References Chapter 45: Dealing with Intellectual Property at the Early Stages The Challenge Key Ideas Know the IP Policy of Your Institution Patents and the Patenting Process Utility Patents Patenting Timelines Design Patents Key Ideas Patent Searching, Freedom to Operate, and Reading Patents Patent searching Types of Intellectual Property Other Than Patents Dealing with Partners and Employees References Chapter 46: Case Study: Managing Intellectual Property with an Institution The Challenge Description of Case Study Outcomes and Impact References Chapter 47: How to Implement an Integrated Knowledge Mobilization Approach The Challenge Key Ideas What Is Knowledge Mobilization? Identifying and Engaging Your Audience from the Beginning Step 1: Identify Your Audience—Who Needs to Be Involved in Your Project? Step 2: Refine Your Message—What Message Is Your Audience Looking for? Aligning Project Goals with KM Strategies Step 3: Define Your KM Goals—What Is the Real-World Impact You Want to Make? Step 4: Use KM Strategies That Move Beyond Traditional Academic Outputs Evaluating Your Integrated KM Approach Product Innovation Pathway Model References Chapter 48: Learning Activity: Embedding Healthcare Technologies in Real-World Contexts—Developing the Scale-Up, Spread, and Sustainability of Assistive Technologies in Health Systems The Challenge Overview of the Activity Doing the Activity References Correction to: Thinking Innovatively About Innovation Research Glossary Index