Knowledge mobilization (KM) is about getting the right information to the right people in the right format at the right time, so as to influence decision-making by individuals. These individuals can be older adults, caregivers, or other key stakeholders such as healthcare providers or policy makers (Simeonov, Kobayashi, & Grenier, 2017). In this chapter we argue that integrated knowledge mobilization, where there is a two-way exchange between stakeholders that is integrated into all steps of a project, is needed. The challenge is that without effective two-way KM, there is an estimated 17-year gap between a request for research funding and when the results are put into practice in a real-world setting (Morris, Wooding, & Grant, 2011). Furthermore, for every $1 spent on new discoveries, $0.01 is spent on sharing the findings (Farmer et al., 2008). With integrated KM and dedicated resources towards implementation, the evidence-practice gap can be significantly decreased. This chapter offers tools and tips for helping you close the research to practice gap through your work.
