Bridging the gap

Researchers and key stake- holder end users work together on the identification of research priorities and the formulation of the research question, the methodology, interpretation of findings, development of key messages, and movement of the research into application in the decision making setting, be that in practice, program development, and/or policy. [...] Key findings and lessons learned from the majority of the knowledge and innovation transfer projects in this Casebook have highlighted the importance of the engagement of key stakeholders early and throughout the research and knowledge transfer processes. [...] He is the director of the Running Injury Clinic and an assistant professor in the Faculties of Kinesiology and Nursing at the University of Calgary. [...] The prosthetics and orthotics staff at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) have taken a leadership role in the adoption and integration of computerized technology into clinical practice that has significantly improved the effectiveness and efficiency of designing and fabricating both artificial limbs (prosthetics) and devices that support or correct the function of a limb, the torso or the [...] Also at this time the training of practitioners moved to a more professional level with the arrival of master craftsman from Europe and the involvement of scientists and engineers in the field.