Drivers for Change – Apply Research
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Research can influence individuals, communities, programs, and systems. The impact of research depends on how it translates into action. Sharing research with groups who may not normally access this information is one way that research can potentially benefit communities. Implementing research findings is part of being accountable to research participants. Putting relevant recommendations into practice also supports capacity strengthening, innovation, and ethical research.
Adapted from:
Haines, A., & Donald, A. (1998). Making better use of research findings. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 317(7150), 72–75. Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1113463/
Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice. Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University & National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, November 2012. Retrieved from
https://www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham-university/departments-/sociology/Community-Based-Participatory-Research-A-Guide-to-Ethical-Principles,-2nd-edition-(2022)-.pdf
Researching for LGBTQ Health. Key Practices for Community Engagement in Research on Mental Health or Substance Use. Retrieved from
https://lgbtqhealth.ca/projects/docs/practicesforresearchonmhandsu.pdf
Further Reading / Additional Resources:
- Toronto’s infant, child, and youth mental health (ICYMH) sector Anti-Black Racism (ABR) Task Force Report Honouring Our Promise: Ending Anti-Black Racism Research exemplifies applying research. The findings of this research were used to develop the following resources and documents that agencies can use to inform their work to dismantle anti-Black racism. https://www.hope-strategy.com/reports.html
- Haines, A., & Donald, A. (1998). Making better use of research findings. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 317(7150), 72–75. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1113463/
Sample Tools:
Researching for LGBTQ Health. Key Practices for Community Engagement in Research on Mental Health or Substance Use. Retrieved from
https://lgbtqhealth.ca/projects/docs/practicesforresearchonmhandsu.pdf
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH). Webinar – Knowledge translation approaches and practices in Indigenous health research
Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice. Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, Durham University & National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, November 2012. Retrieved from