From Evidence to Impact

About this event

This session features three presentations showcasing how nurses are advancing evidence-informed, equity-oriented health systems through knowledge translation, culturally humble leadership, and practice-based research innovation.

Arina L. Bogdan shares a nurse’s experience supporting rapid evidence synthesis and knowledge translation within STREAM (Supporting Transformation through Research, Evidence, and Action in Mental Health), a lab that provides tailored, rigorous, rapid and action-oriented products (e.g., reports, data tables and infographics) to inform provincial mental health system planning in Ontario. The presentation highlights nursing competencies that strengthen knowledge mobilization for decision-makers, including critical inquiry, clear and timely communication, collaboration, leadership, and an emphasis on equity, patient-centred perspectives and real-world applicability.

Faris Rajab reports findings from a scoping review examining how cultural humility is conceptualized and implemented in health-care administration and delivery. Using a framework developed by Levac et al., the review identified eight studies and three themes: cultural humility is fostered through allyship between administrators and the people and communities they serve; it requires openness and acknowledgement of diversity; and it is demonstrated through selflessness and lifelong learning. Recommendations include mandatory ongoing development focused on self-reflection and bias recognition, experiential learning approaches, diverse leadership recruitment and integrating cultural humility into quality assurance and patient experience measures.

Angel Wang describes the creation and evaluation of the Nursing Innovation Program at Michael Garron Hospital, a nurse-led, practice-based research and innovation program designed to develop nurse scholars and leaders across the nursing spectrum. A mixed-methods evaluation invited participants to self-rate confidence across research skill domains and submit reflections every six months. Early insights from participants suggest growth in confidence and transferable skills (e.g., active listening, relationship building, critical thinking and systems-level leadership), alongside learning about mentorship and potential response-shift bias.

Together, the three talks offer practical takeaways for strengthening nursing leadership and building more responsive, evidence-informed, and equitable health systems.

Presenters:
Arina L. Bogdan, RN, BScN, MPH
Faris Rajab, BScN student
Angel Wang, RN, MN