Knowledge Mobilisation

Knowledge Mobilisation (KM) strategies can help researchers share their latest evidence with the people who can use it. It’s about sharing information between different health and care organisations to create change by getting the 'right information' to the 'right people' at the 'right time'

It consists of activities and outputs that build awareness, disseminate findings and enable the effective use of research. The goal is to maximise the impact of research and communicate these widely.

Our region faces diverse health and social care challenges, including: an ageing population, rising mental health needs and workforce pressures, particularly in rural and coastal areas.  In collaboration with Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and health and care organisations in the region, we are working to tackle these challenges.

Our Knowledge Mobilisation (KM) programme focuses on:

• Enhancing access, demand, and care transfers to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
• Embedding Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows (KMFs) within service transformation, innovation, and quality improvement (QI) teams.
• Strengthening collaborations between researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities.
• Facilitating the integration of research into practice, ensuring effective adoption of evidence-based interventions.

Building Knowledge Mobilisation Capacity

Our programme aims to develop a skilled workforce in KM by appointing eight part-time KMFs over three years. These fellows will:

• Be embedded in service transformation/quality improvement teams.
• Engage with stakeholders, including citizens, community groups, and policymakers.
• Develop and implement sustainable frameworks for research integration.
• Foster communities of practice (CoPs), enhancing knowledge-sharing and innovation.
• Access training through the ARC KSS Academy to develop expertise in research translation.

By building KM capacity, we empower organisations and individuals to engage effectively in evidence-based practice, service transformation, and policy development.

Projects

• Recruitment of our Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows