Table 2 Connecting GET-FACTS IKT target outcomes to the Tower Model

Target short-term outcomes (goals)

 Steering committee members have greater awareness, understanding, and knowledge about research

Foundational block, “changing the culture”

 Steering committee members feeling more empowered to contribute to the scientific process

Foundational block, “changing the culture”

 Scientists have increased awareness, understanding, and knowledge about integrated Knowledge Translation

Foundational block, “changing the culture”

 Scientists feel more empowered to contribute to the integrated knowledge translation process

Foundational block, “changing the culture”

 Strengthened relationships between GET-FACTS project scientists and steering committee members

Intermediate block, “laying the groundwork”

Target intermediate outcome (goal)

 Creation of detailed IKT approach

Intermediate block, “laying the groundwork” and top block, “knowledge to action”

Target long-term outcomes (goals)

 Evidence informed policy and decision making

Top block, “knowledge to action”

 Future scientific research is shaped by end users in collaboration with scientists

Intermediate block, “laying the groundwork” and foundational block, “changing the culture”

 Maximize choice and minimize risk for Canadians affected by food allergies

Top block, “knowledge to action”