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Knowledge Mobilization

Knowledge mobilization refers to the meaningful use of evidence and expertise to align research, policy, policy and practice in order to improve outcomes. It is about making evidence accessible, understandable, and useful for knowledge users to empower them. [1]

 

Footnotes:

[1] Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. (n.d.).  What is knowledge mobilization (KMb)? Retrieved from What is knowledge mobilization (KMb)? | Knowledge mobilization toolkit (kmbtoolkit.ca)