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¹Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca

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NeuroDevNet members engage in traditional knowledge translation but lack public outreach. This scan informs future KT planning for brain development research, focusing on cerebral palsy, autism, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Knowledge Translation
Public Health

Background:

NeuroDevNet, a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence, prioritizes knowledge translation (KT) for brain development.
KT is integrated across demonstration projects: cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct an environmental scan of NeuroDevNet members' existing KT practices and needs.
To inform the planning and prioritization of KT services within NeuroDevNet.

Main Methods:

Survey of 30% of NeuroDevNet members (n=36/120).
Key informant interviews with 14 members.

Main Results:

Members are engaged in traditional KT activities (conferences, presentations).
Limited public engagement or consumer-focused KT activities were identified.
Cerebral Palsy Demonstration Project activities are described.

Conclusions:

NeuroDevNet members primarily use traditional KT methods.
There is a need to expand KT to include public and consumer engagement.
The scan provides data to guide NeuroDevNet's KT core strategy.