Gerontechnology for Successful Ageing. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-01-10 | Judith Sixsmith |
AGE-WELL and transdisciplinarity: Advancing the field of aging and technology AGE-WELL NCE Inc, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-11-15 | Alisa Grigorovich, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
Aging gracefully across environments using technology to support wellness, engagement and long life (AGEWELL): A national research network in technology and aging. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith |
CC3 T-WORK: Transdisciplinary working. Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-18 | Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
Developing Technologies for Older Persons using a Transdisciplinary Approach University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith |
Enhancing development and uptake of technologies for older persons using a transdisciplinary approach. AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | Alisa Grigorovich, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
Facilitators and Barriers to Transdisciplinary Working in Aging and Technology Research: An Exploration of Experiences in a Pan-Canadian Research Network Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-20 | Mei Fang, Alisa Grigorovich, Mineko Wada, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
LivingMyCulture.ca: New Online Tool to Support Culturally Safe Care University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-16 | Judith Sixsmith |
Middle-aged and older adults’ information and communication technology access: A realist review University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | Lupin Battersby, Judith Sixsmith |
Placemaking with and for older people University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-01-10 | Judith Sixsmith |
Re-building sense-of-place amongst older adults transitioning into affordable housing University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-16 | Judith Sixsmith |
Supporting Development of Assistive Technologies for Older Adults through Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation: A Literature Review . Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-03 | Pia Kontos |
Supporting the successful development and uptake of assistive technologies for older adults through transdisciplinary research and innovation.. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-30 | Judith Sixsmith |
Supporting transdisciplinary working in aging and technology: the case of AGE-WELL. AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-24 | Alisa Grigorovich, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos |
Developing Technologies for Older Persons using a Transdisciplinary Approach University of Dundee, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith, Alisa Grigorovich, Pia Kontos |
Embodiment, relationality, and citizenship: A new perspective on musicality and dementia Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-20 | Pia Kontos, Alisa Grigorovich |
Enhancing Aging and Technology Research Outcomes: A Transdiscplinary Approach towards Successful Commercialization in AGE-WELL. University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-18 | Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Alisa Grigorovich |
Enhancing Knowledge Mobilization and Commercial Outcomes in Aging and Technology Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-07-23 | Mei Fang, Lupin Battersby, Alisa Grigorovich, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, 1003, Alex Mihailidis, Andrew Sixsmith |
Experiences of transdisciplinary working in a Pan-Canadian network on ageing and technology: Integrating transdisciplinary principles into research Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-09-07 | Alisa Grigorovich, Mineko Wada, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Mei Fang |
Re-building sense-of-place amongst older adults transitioning into affordable housing Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-02 | "Ryan Woolrych", Mei Fang, Judith Sixsmith, Sarah Canham, Lupin Battersby, Andrew Sixsmith |
The TREAT scale: A reflexive tool for transdisciplinary working in aging and technology research AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | Alisa Grigorovich, Mei Fang, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos |
Placemaking with and for older people - KEYNOTE ADDRESSKEYNOTE ADDRESS at the 4th International Summer School on Aging at the University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. January 10th. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-01-10 | Judith Sixsmith |
Technology for Successful Ageing. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-08 | Judith Sixsmith |
AAL-WELL that ends well: International transdisciplinary research into ambient assistive living technology for older adults with mild cognitive impairment Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-09-28 | Piper Jackson, Amy Hwang, Arlene Astell, Alex Mihailidis, "Louise Nygard", Andrew Sixsmith |
An exploration of experiences of transdisciplinary research in aging and technologyAbstract: Transdisciplinary research (TDR) involves academics/scientists collaborating with stakeholders from diverse disciplinary and sectoral backgrounds. While TDR has been recognized as beneficial in generating innovative solutions to complex social problems, knowledge is limited about researchers' perceptions and experiences of TDR in the aging and technology field. We conducted a qualitative study to address this knowledge gap by exploring how members of a pan-Canadian research network on aging and technology perceived and experienced TDR. Thirty members participated in semi-structured interviews. Interview data were analyzed thematically. Participants identified benefits that can be gained from implementing TDR, including mutual learning, improved capacity to understand and solve problems, and community engagement and empowerment. Participants also identified challenges to implementing TDR: communication issues and conflicting priorities among team members; tensions between traditional and TDR approaches; and difficulties identifying partners and developing partnerships. In addition, contradictions between TDR principles and participants' understanding of them became apparent. Nevertheless, some participants described successful strategies for implementing transdisciplinary principles in their projects: stakeholder engagement; language and goal sharing; and open, respectful communication. We offer recommendations to support TDR in aging and technology that focus on education and reform of the culture and values that can constrain efforts to practice TDR.
Wada, Mineko; Grigorovich, Alisa; Fang, Mei Lan; Sixsmith, Judith & Kontos, Pia (2020). An Exploration of Experiences of Transdisciplinary Research in Aging and Technology [66 paragraphs]. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 21(1), Art. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/fqs-21.1.3332. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2020-01-28 | Mineko Wada, Alisa Grigorovich, Mei Fang, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos |
Defining and evaluating transdisciplinary research: implications for aging and technology Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-14 | Alisa Grigorovich, Mei Fang, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos |
French Partnersips University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-04-02 | Judith Sixsmith |
Leadership position: Co-Chair of Dementia Research Network University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-09-19 | Judith Sixsmith |
Leadership Position: Director of Institute of Health and Wellbeing University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-09-19 | Judith Sixsmith |
Leadership position: Expert on Aging and Technology for the European Commission University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-09-19 | Judith Sixsmith |
Leadership Position: Lead for the Research Group of the Palliative and End of Life Managed Care Network for Tayside University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-09-19 | Judith Sixsmith |
Leading Innovation Workshop 2 University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-10-01 | Judith Sixsmith |
Technology for Successful AgeingINVITED PAPER. Institute of Health and Wellbeing seminar series. 8th March, Northampton University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-08 | Judith Sixsmith |
Developing Technologies for Older Persons using a Transdisciplinary Approach University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith |
Enhancing development and uptake of technologies for older persons using a transdisciplinary approach. University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-20 | Judith Sixsmith |
LivingMyCulture.ca: New Online Tool to Support Culturally Safe Care University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-16 | Judith Sixsmith |
Re-building sense-of-place amongst older adults transitioning into affordable housing. University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith |
Supporting the successful development and uptake of assistive technologies for older adults through transdisciplinary research and innovation. University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-09-30 | Judith Sixsmith |
Transdisciplinary approach towards ‘thinking commercially’: Enhancing commercialization in aging and technology research University of Dundee | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-20 | Judith Sixsmith |
Keynote address: Placemaking with and for older people University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-01-10 | Judith Sixsmith |
CC ALLEY, Transdisciplinary Resources.AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference, Services, and Policies for Healthy Aging, October 17 – 19, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-17 | Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Mei Fang, Alisa Grigorovich, Mineko Wada |
Everything you wanted to know about Transdisciplinary Working but were afraid to ask - CC ALLEY, Transdisciplinary ResourcesAGE-WELL’s 4th Annual Conference, October 16 – 18, 2018, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-17 | Pia Kontos, Mineko Wada, Alisa Grigorovich, Judith Sixsmith |
TicTacTDR: A digital educational game about transdisciplinary researchThis Drinks N’ Demos exhibition at AGE-WELL’s 4th Annual Conference (Vancouver, BC) showcased a new digital educational game developed by the CC3 Transdiscplinary Working team in collaboration with WP4. Entitled “TicTacTDR”, this is a trivia-based game that supports multi-player engagement and enhances learning about and implementation of transdisciplinary research (TDR). Created specifically for AGE-WELL members, it is a great resource for individual learning or as part of training sessions and stakeholder engagement events. This game will be demonstrated during the Drinks N’ Demos session and the CC3 team members will be available to answer any questions and provide guidance on the applications of its use. Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-16 | Pia Kontos, Mineko Wada, Alisa Grigorovich, Judith Sixsmith |
Co-creating project lay summaries with stakeholdersFunding bodies are increasingly requesting lay-summaries for research proposals to communicate the projects’ real-world relevance to the public. Many researchers find this difficult because they generally write for fellow subject specialists or academics. The Transdisciplinary Working (CC3) team therefore organized two lay-summary co-creation workshops for the AGE-WELL network. These workshops were designed to help researchers co-develop their project lay-summaries with stakeholders; and to develop guidelines for lay-summary co-creation for AGE-WELL researchers. Our poster presents the co-creation protocol and feedback from the researchers and other stakeholders about their experiences with the co-creation process. Following an analysis of the workshops, we developed a set of guidelines that suggest 1) stakeholders need to be informed about the goals and expectations of the co-creation process; and 2) facilitators need to be skilled enough to navigate the negotiation process and subsequently integrate stakeholders’ and researchers’ perspectives into the lay-summary of a project.
Wada, M., Cosco, T., Lowe, S., Harwood, G., Gale, B. -J., Forsythe, L., Fang, M. L., Sixsmith, J., & Sixsmith, A. (2019, October). Co-creating project lay summaries with stakeholders. Poster presented at the AGE-WELL’s 5th Annual Conference, October 22-24, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-10-23 | Mineko Wada, Theodore Cosco, Susan D. Lowe, "Gail Harwood", "Bonnie-Jean Gale", "Linda Forsythe", Mei Fang, Judith Sixsmith, Andrew Sixsmith |
Enhancing Aging and Technology Research Outcomes: A Transdiscplinary Approach towards Successful Commercialization in AGE-WELL University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Alisa Grigorovich |
Supporting Development of Assistive Technologies for Older Adults through Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation: A Literature Review . AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-03 | Alisa Grigorovich, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation: Improving Development and Uptake of Technologies to Support Persons with Dementia AGE-WELL NCE Inc, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-07-22 | Alisa Grigorovich, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
Transdisciplinary research in aging and technology: Experiences from a pan-Canadian research networkPresented at the Gerontological Society of America 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-17 | Alisa Grigorovich, Mineko Wada, Judith Sixsmith, Mei Fang, Pia Kontos |
Guidelines for co-creating lay summaries of research with stakeholders University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Product | 2019-12-10 | Mineko Wada, Judith Sixsmith, "Gail Harwood", Theodore Cosco, Mei Fang, Andrew Sixsmith |
AGE-WELL teleconference – Engaging older adultsThis teleconference was held to inform these Work Packages on the specific areas of research of each group, and to identify common areas of interest, allowing these Work Packages to combine their efforts for mutual advantage and to decrease the duplication of similar work.
Action Items Following the Meeting Included:
1.2 will share the survey questions
7.2 will share the protocol document with 1.3
8.2 will discuss the policy and process international review with 7.1
7.1 will discuss overlap between policy related projects with 8.2
1.2 will share the survey results
7.2 will discuss potential collaboration with 8.2 citizen panels to inform mutually beneficial interests 8.2 will look across various citizen panels related to aging to identify common themes that may be helpful to WP1
1.3 will discuss potential for collaboration with 8.2 to understand experience and outcome of older adult engagement on citizen panels
7.2 will share the knowledge synthesis results when the manuscript is complete
All will talk to advisory committee at meeting to facilitate collaborations between work packages by providing a secure portal for information and data sharing
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, University of Dundee, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Ryerson University, McMaster Health Forum, McMaster University, University of Alberta | Networking and Partnerships | 2016-02-04 | Arlene Astell, Judith Sixsmith, Paul Stolee, Josephine McMurray, Rosalie Wang, Alex Mihailidis, Deborah Fels, Yoko Ishigami-Doyle, Heather Mcneil, Michael Wilson, Bridgette Murphy, Colleen McGrath, Izabela Panek, Don Husereau, Sheila Bodemer, Ayse Kuspinar, Maggie MacNeil, Melissa Koch, Natalie Waldbrook, Jeanie Zabukovec |
Understanding disparities of the digital divide: Recommendations for theory, policy, and practice8. Fang, M. L., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Wada, M., Sixsmith, J., & Sixsmith, A. (2018, May). Understanding disparities of the digital divide: Recommendations for theory, policy, and practice. Symposium paper presented at the 24th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, May 2-4, Oslo, Norway. Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-05-02 | Mei Fang, Sarah Canham, Lupin Battersby, Mineko Wada, Judith Sixsmith, Andrew Sixsmith |
Doing transdisciplinarity: Promising practices in aging and technology research and development University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2020-02-06 | Mineko Wada, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Mei Fang, Alisa Grigorovich, Andrew Sixsmith |
Report on 2017 outreach AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-08-27 | Alisa Grigorovich, Mei Fang, Mineko Wada, Pia Kontos, Judith Sixsmith |
CC3 T-WORK: Transdisciplinary Working. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-22 | Judith Sixsmith |
Understanding the Digital Divide: Information and Communication technology access and use amongst middle-aged and older adults. University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | Judith Sixsmith |