Table 2 Reach metrics by IKT strategic area
Quantity | Description of IKT product or activity |
|---|---|
A. Synthesis and dissemination | |
 14 | KT products summarizing existing research on harms coinciding with synchronized income assistance disbursement (e.g. plain language summaries, research summary postcards and infographics) |
 2 | Graphic recording posters creating during the Community Forum |
 49 | Media stories citing research/interviews with study team |
 8 | Media stories related to the issue of cheque day |
 1 | Study webpage hosting KT products |
 2 | KT products summarizing interim results for provincial policy makers (briefing note and technical report) |
 4 | KT products summarizing initial results for different audiences (briefing note, technical report, one-page summary of results, and an 8-page summary of initial analyses) |
 7 | Presentations of initial results (1 people with lived experience(s), 2 academic, 1 policy makers, 1 community, 1 mixed audience including researchers, policy makers, service providers etc., and 1 presentation to Vancouver City Council) |
B. Networking, relationship building & communication | |
 7 | Key relationships established prior to study initiation) with representatives from The BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, The BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Police Department, Providence Health Care, PHS Community Services Society, VanCity Savings and Credit Union, Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, and the Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society |
 22 | Presentations/consultations with clinical and community service providers |
 1 | Community Forum with 36 individuals representing 25 organizations (community members and community service providers) |
 8 | Community engagement events (6 organized by us, 2 we attended) |
 7 | Other stakeholder engagement meetings (research groups, community networks) |
 9 | Meetings with policy makers |
 2 | First responder forums attended by 25 police officers, fire fighters and paramedics |
 600 | Individuals involved in knowledge exchange events |
 67 | Organizations consulted |
 44 | Other organizations involved with recruitment |
 2 | Newsletters disseminated to 107 stakeholders |
C. Developing knowledge of contextual feasibility | |
 1 | Provincial survey about experiences with cheque day and potential impacts of changes the system with 39 respondents from 8 communities across BC |
 1 | Video that shared experiential knowledge in the form of interviews with people affected by Cheque Day |
 1 | Community Impact Statement (report summarizing all consultation work) |