For my health promotion topic focused on improving access to specialist care for Indigenous children with ear and hearing conditions in rural and remote (Treaty 8) communities, I intend to use Integrated Knowledge Translation (iKT) as my guiding knowledge translation approach. iKT is a KT approach that emphasizes the meaningful involvement of knowledge users throughout the research and implementation process, rather than only at the end. Knowledge translation itself is descri

Otitis media and related hearing loss among Indigenous children in Canada remains a significant and persistent public health concern. Rates of infection and hearing impairment in some northern communities are dramatically higher than those in southern urban populations. Addressing this issue requires understanding not only clinical factors, but also the broader social, structural, and cultural determinants that influence ear health outcomes. Conducting an environmental scan a

If you've ever thought about doing a scoping review, this is a good read for you! What is a Scoping Review? A type of literature review used to map what is known about a broad or emerging topic Focuses on the extent, range, and nature of available evidence Identifies key concepts, sources of evidence, and gaps in the literature Emphasizes breadth rather than depth Often used when a topic is complex or not yet comprehensively reviewed When should you use it? Early-stage resea