Research Article

A Tripartite Knowledge Translation Program: Innovative Patient-Centered Approach to Clinical Research Participation for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Table 1

Logistics required for the knowledge translation program.

(i) Preconference
 (a) Ethical approval
 (b) Accessible location for persons with disabilities
 (c) Education about how an interactive research space works
 (d) Identifying a research question that can be answered in one visit
 (e) Recruitment and training of the research team
 (f) Identifying a unified data input tool (REDCap)
 (g) Layout
 (h) Documentation of participation at each research activity
 (i) Advertising the conference
(ii) At the conference
 (a) Education on clinical research and KT and how to participate
 (b) Obtain consent
 (c) Maintain privacy
 (d) Flow of participants
 (e) Data entry and collection
 (f) Identify potential bottlenecks
(iii) Equipment required for the interactive research space; item (number)
 (a) Name tags
 (b) Signage
 (c) Tables and chairs
 (d) Curtain divides and privacy screens
 (e) Easels and boards for research posters
 (f) Participant study cards
 (g) Printed consent forms
 (h) Participant satisfaction surveys
 (i) 9-HPT (3)
 (j) ARAT (3)
 (k) Master list
 (l) iPads (5)
 (m) Laptops for 9-HPT (3)
 (n) Laptops for ARAT (3)
 (o) Extension cords (6)
 (p) Hand sanitizer (10)
 (q) Sanitizing wipes (2)
 (r) Hole punch (9)