• How do we turn knowledge into action?

  • Feb 24 2025
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

How do we turn knowledge into action?

  • Summary

  • Data drives our health system – and digital health research is a formidable engine for innovation! In today’s episode, we explore how research turns into impact, knowledge spurs action, and what leaders need to know to support the next generation of digital health professionals.

    Guests:

    • Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail, Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health; CEO and Scientific Director, Health Data Research Network Canada
    • Dr. Tracie Risling, Associate Dean of Innovation, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; president-elect, Canadian Nurses Association

    Learn more:

    • Canadian Medical Association 2025 Health and media annual tracking survey
    • World Economic Forum: Global Risks Report 2025

    Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

    Summary:

    00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada

    01:43 Guest Journeys: From Journalism to Nursing and Beyond

    03:55 Mentorship and Inspiration in Academia

    07:45 Learning from Students: Fail Space and Connectivity

    14:02 Impact of Research on Policy and Practice

    16:30 Knowledge Mobilization and Applied Health Research

    27:52 Equity and Access in Digital Health

    35:30 Key Messages for Health Research Enthusiasts

    38:42 Conclusion and Reflections

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