Knowledge Translation Research
Knowledge translation refers to efforts to ensure that medical research is 'translated' to improve the health of humans. The Centre for Hip Health creates knowledge in the laboratory and ensures that it is translated to other researchers, physicians, patients, policy makers and people at risk.
The academic and clinical research carried out by investigators associated with the CHHM is the corner stone for building an effective province-wide knowledge exchange system for rapid and effective dissemination of novel and effective programs for the treatment of bone and joint disease.
Examples of successful CHHM Knowledge Translation programs
Action Schools! BC
The Centre for Hip Health, led by Dr. Heather McKay, was the catalytic research partner with the Ministry of Health in developing this province-wide school-based physical activity and healthy eating program.
Prostalac Hip
CHH surgeons, Dr. Clive Duncan and Dr. Bas Masri, pioneered this antibiotic-coated hip prosthesis that reduces risk of infection and arthroplasty failure.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry
Rheumatologists, Dr. Diane Lacaille and Dr. John Esdaile, have developed a province-wide register of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis which has led to improved management of this crippling condition and superior access to first-line medication.
Falls Follow Up Clinic
CHHM researchers, led by Dr. Karim Khan, partnered with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority's Seniors Falls and Injury Prevention Initiative to establish the world's first evidence-based 'Falls Follow Up Clinic' for frail and vulnerable seniors aged > 70 years who presented to the Emergency Department with a fall. This effort aims to reduce fall-related hip fractures in those who are particularly at risk.
