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    Welcome to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). The MSKTC is a national center that facilitates the knowledge translation process to make research meaningful to those with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury and Burn Injury.

  • Online Knowledge Translation Toolkit

    The knowledge translation (KT) literature suggests that multiple KT strategies combined can be most effective to promote change. The Online KT Toolkit provides guidance on how to use the KT strategies that research has shown to be effective. These tools are designed primarily for Model Systems researchers, but can be ...

  • Technical Assistance for Model Systems Grantees

    The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is charged with strengthening the work of NIDILRR Model Systems (MS) Grantees in Knowledge Translation (KT). This page provides resources and information designed specifically to assist model system grantees in this effort. How can we help you?   Technical Assistance Support The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center ...

  • Technical Assistance Resources for Model System Grantees

    #resource-block .views-row { margin-bottom:1.5rem;} This page contains resources and tools that the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has designed specifically to support the knowledge translation efforts of Model System grantees. 2022 Archives SCIMS Media Toolkit Get Resources The SCIMS/MSKTC Consumer Resource Inventory (PPT) Get Resources The TBIMS/MSKTC Consumer Resource Inventory (PPT) Get Resources The BMS/MSKTC Consumer Resource Inventory (PPT) Get Resources MSKTC Logo with ...

  • TBI Communication Toolkit for Ambassadors

    This Communication Toolkit supports ambassadors in the sharing of free, research-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) resources from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. It includes sample social media posts, QR codes, an email message, badge, and newsletter story that ambassadors can modify and share with people who may benefit from ...

  • SCI Communication Toolkit for Ambassadors

    This Communication Toolkit supports ambassadors in the sharing of free, research-based spinal cord injury (SCI) resources from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. It includes sample social media posts and graphic, QR codes, an email message, badge, and newsletter story that ambassadors can modify and share with people who may ...

  • Burn Communication Toolkit for Ambassadors

    This Communication Toolkit supports ambassadors in the sharing of free, research-based burn injury (burn) resources from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. It includes sample social media posts and graphics, QR codes, an email message, badge, and newsletter story that ambassadors can modify and share with people who may benefit ...

  • Brain Injury Awareness Month Toolkit

    Brain Injury Awareness Month Toolkit

    March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Please feel free use this communication toolkit to raise awareness of Brain Injury Awareness Month as well as the accomplishments of the Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS) centers, the TBIMS National Database, and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center’s (MSKTC) consumer resources for people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The toolkit offers social media messages and templates, graphics, a newsletter story, and links to various knowledge translation tools (KT) to help you get started and promote awareness. Please feel free to modify the messages to suit your audience’s needs.

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  • MSKTC COVID-19 Media Toolkit TBI

    MSKTC COVID-19 Media Toolkit TBI

    The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has developed this toolkit to help individuals with TBI to stay healthy during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the sample language below to send social media messages and newsletter stories to your network to make others aware of the MSKTC resources available.

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  • MSKTC COVID-19 Media Toolkit SCI

    MSKTC COVID-19 Media Toolkit SCI

    The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has developed this toolkit to help individuals with SCI to stay healthy during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the sample language below to send social media messages and newsletter stories to your network to make others aware of the MSKTC resources available.

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  • KT Course for PTs: Supporting Evidence-Based Practices

    This online course introduces the basic concepts of knowledge translation (KT) as it relates to the practice of physical therapy (PT). It presents various definitions of KT, introduces a model for KT research and application activities, and helps clarify the role of PTs in the KT process.

  • KT Course for OTs: Supporting Evidence-Based Practices

    This online course introduces the basic concepts of knowledge translation (KT) as it relates to the practice of occupational therapy (OT). It presents various definitions of KT, introduces a model for KT research and application activities, and helps clarify the role of OTs in the KT process.

  • KT Course for SLPs: Supporting Evidence-Based Practices

    This online course introduces the basic concepts of knowledge translation (KT) as it relates to the practice of speech language pathology (SLP). It presents various definitions of KT, introduces a model for KT research and application activities, and helps clarify the role of SLPs in the KT process.

  • MSKTC COVID-19 Media Toolkit Burn

    The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has developed this toolkit to help burn survivors to stay healthy during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the sample language below to send social media messages and newsletter stories to your network to make others aware of the MSKTC resources available

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  • 2022 Archives SCIMS Media Toolkit

    The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has developed this toolkit to help promote the latest research findings from the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) centers highlighted in the April 2022 Issue of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Archives). Please use the sample language below to send social media messages and newsletter stories to your networks to make others aware of this exciting milestone.

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  • Burn Model System

    The Burn Model System (BMS) Program began in 1994 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. There are 4 BMS centers funded. Fast Facts   An estimated 1 million Americans sustain a burn injury each year, out of which 45,000 are hospitalized.     Severe burns are one of the most complex forms ...

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System

    The Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (TBIMS) Program began in 1987 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with TBI. There are currently 16 TBIMS centers funded. Fast Facts   There are 2.9 million TBI-related emergency department visits each year in the United States.     Common causes of TBI include vehicle accidents, falls, and violence.     Since ...

  • Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System

    The Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SCIMS) Program began in 1970 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). There are currently 18 SCIMS centers funded. Fast Facts   The estimated number of people with SCI living in the United States is approximately 299,000 persons, with a range from ...

  • Brain Injury Awareness

    Every year an estimated 2.9 million people in the United States visit an emergency department, are hospitalized or die as a result of a traumatic brain injury. A TBI is defined as damage to the brain caused by an external force as evidenced by altered consciousness and impairment of brain ...