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If You Build It, They Still May Not Come: Outcomes And Process Of Implementing A Community-Based Integrated Knowledge Translation Mapping Innovation, S. Driedger, Anita Kothari, Ian Graham, Elizabeth Cooper, Eric Crighton, Melanie Zahab, Jason Morrison, Michael Sawada
If You Build It, They Still May Not Come: Outcomes And Process Of Implementing A Community-Based Integrated Knowledge Translation Mapping Innovation, S. Driedger, Anita Kothari, Ian Graham, Elizabeth Cooper, Eric Crighton, Melanie Zahab, Jason Morrison, Michael Sawada
Anita Kothari
Background: Maps and mapping tools through geographic information systems (GIS) are highly valuable for turning data into useful information that can help inform decision-making and knowledge translation (KT) activities. However, there are several challenges involved in incorporating GIS applications into the decision-making process. We highlight the challenges and opportunities encountered in implementing a mapping innovation as a KT strategy within the non-profit (public) health sector, reflecting on the processes and outcomes related to our KT innovations.
Methods: A case study design, whereby the case is defined as the data analyst and manager dyad (a two person team) in selected Ontario …