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Dr Kristin Konnyu

Dr Kristin Konnyu
Dr Kristin Konnyu
Dr Kristin Konnyu

Lecturer

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School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Biography

I am an evidence synthesis and implementation science methodologist with an interest in the design and synthesis of complex interventions to address barriers to evidence uptake.

I have contributed methodological research to advance the conduct of reviews across the evidence synthesis spectrum, including rapid reviews, meta-regression models for complex interventions, methods for contacting primary study authors, and methods for imputing missing instracluster correlation coefficients for cluster-randomized trials.

I have led evidence syntheses across diverse fields using both quantitative and qualitative synthesis frameworks. I am particularly interested in efforts to carefully define and code the content of complex interventions as I believe understanding what the ‘what’ is, is foundational to asking more complex questions of what works and under what conditions. 

Recently, I was the lead author of a Cochrane review on the effectiveness of quality improvement for diabetes care that including a Bayesian multivariable meta-regression of 553 diabetes trials and the lead author of the Agency for Healthcare Quality review on rehabilitation and prehabilitation for major joint replacement.

In addition to reviews of the effectiveness of interventions, I have conducted qualitative syntheses on factors that may influence the uptake of interventions (e.g, in low risk prenatal care, COVID-19 vaccines) to help guide implementation work.

I joined the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) in July 2023, coming from Brown University where I was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice in the School of Public Health.  I completed my PhD on methods for optimizing evidence syntheses of complex interventions in 2018. I also hold a BEd in Primary Education (2013), a MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences (2008), and a BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology (2005).

External Memberships

  • Member and Author, Cochrane Collaboration (2008-Present)
  • Editor, Campbell Collaboration (2023-Present)
  • Society for Research Synthesis Methodology (2022-Present)
  • Honorary Research Fellow, University College of London Centre for Behaviour Change (2022-2023)

Prizes and Awards

  • Robert L. Kane Memorial Award for report with strong clarity and conciseness, Annual  AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Meeting reports published between 2021-2022. (2022)
  • Joseph De Koninick Prize for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis, University of Ottawa (2019)
  • Worton Researcher in Training Award, The Ottawa Hospital (2018)
  • Award of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine Awards in Education, University of Ottawa (2017)
Publications

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  • Maintaining independence in older adults

    Karunananthan, S., Hakimjavadi, R., Konnyu, K.
    BMJ, vol. 2024, no. 384, q592
    Contributions to Journals: Editorials

  • Accelerated diagnostic protocols using high-sensitivity troponin assays to rule in or out myocardial infarction: A systematic review

    Hsiao, J. J., Celedon, M. A., Rudolph, J. L., Konnyu, K. J., Erqou, S. A., Baig, M., Trikalinos, T. A., Ngamdu, K. S., Kanaan, G., Cui, S., Tran, T. P., Rickard, T., Balk, E. M., Jutkowitz, E.
    JEM Reports, 100086
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Evidence Synthesis for Complex Interventions Using Meta-Regression Models

    Konnyu, K., Grimshaw, J. m., Trikalinos, T. a., Ivers, N. m., Moher, D., Dahabreh, I. j.
    American Journal of Epidemiology, vol. 193, no. 2, pp. 323–338
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Protocols to reduce seclusion in inpatient mental health units

    Quinn, M., Jutkowitz, E., Primack, J., Lenger, K., Rudolph, J., Trikalinos, T. A., Rickard, T., Balk, E. M., Konnyu, K.
    International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Identifying behaviour change techniques in 287 randomized controlled trials of audit and feedback interventions targeting practice change among healthcare professionals

    Crawshaw, J., Meyer, C., Antonopoulou, V., Antony, J., Grimshaw, J. M., Ivers, N., Konnyu, K., Lacroix, M., Presseau, J., Simeoni, M., Yogasingam, S., Lorencatto, F.
    Implementation Science, vol. 18, 63
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Reduced Compared With Traditional Schedules for Routine Antenatal Visits: A Systematic Review

    Balk, E. M., Danilack, V. A., Bhuma, M. R., Cao, W., Adam, G. P., Konnyu, K. J., Peahl, A. F.
    Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 142, no. 1, pp. 8-18
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Televisits Compared With In-Person Visits for Routine Antenatal Care: A Systematic Review

    Balk, E. M., Danilack, V. A., Cao, W., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Konnyu, K. J., Peahl, A. F.
    Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 142, no. 1, pp. 19-29
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Proceedings of the 5th UK Implementation Science Research Conference: O3 Maximizing knowledge from systematic reviews of complex interventions

    Konnyu, K., Grimshaw, J. M., Ivers, N. M., Trikalinos, T. A.
    Contributions to Journals: Conference Articles

  • Quality improvement strategies for diabetes care: Effects on outcomes for adults living with diabetes

    Konnyu, K. J., Yogasingam, S., Lépine, J., Sullivan, K., Alabousi, M., Edwards, A., Hillmer, M., Karunananthan, S., Lavis, J. N., Linklater, S., Manns, B. J., Moher, D., Mortazhejri, S., Nazarali, S., Paprica, P. A., Ramsay, T., Ryan, P. M., Sargious, P., Shojania, K. G., Straus, S. E., Tonelli, M., Tricco, A., Vachon, B., Yu, C. H., Zahradnik, M., Trikalinos, T. A., Grimshaw, J. M., Ivers, N.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. CD014513
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Accelerated diagnostic protocols using high-sensitivity troponin assays to rule in or out myocardial infarction: A systematic review

    Jutkowitz, E., Hsiao, J. J., Celedon, M. A., Erquo, S., Konnyu, K., Rudolph, J., Baig, M., Trikalinos, T. A., Ngamdu, K., Kanaan, G., Tran, T. P., Rickard, T., Cui, S., Balk, E.
    Commissioned by Department of Veteran Affairs. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. 139 pages
    Books and Reports: Other Reports

  • Exploring the association of paid sick leave with healthcare utilization and health outcomes in the United States: a rapid evidence review

    Song, S., Calhoun, B. h., Kucik, J. e., Konnyu, K. j., Hilson, R.
    Global Health Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 9-17
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Changes to Prenatal Care Visit Frequency and Telehealth: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence

    Konnyu, K. J., Danilack, V. A., Adam, G. P., Friedman Peahl, A., Cao, W., Balk, E. M.
    Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 141, no. 2, pp. 299-323
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Parent perceptions and decision making about treatments for epilepsy: a qualitative evidence synthesis

    Uhl, S., Konnyu, K., Wilson, R., Adam, G., Robinson, K. A., Viswanathan, M.
    BMJ Open, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. e066872
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Prehabilitation for Total Knee or Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

    Konnyu, K. J., Thoma, L. M., Cao, W., Aaron, R. K., Panagiotou, O. A., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Pinto, D., Balk, E. M.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, vol. 102, no. 1, pp. 1-10
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Rehabilitation for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

    Konnyu, K. J., Pinto, D., Cao, W., Aaron, R. K., Panagiotou, O. A., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Balk, E. M., Thoma, L. M.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, vol. 102, no. 1, pp. 11-18
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Rehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

    Konnyu, K. J., Thoma, L. M., Cao, W., Aaron, R. K., Panagiotou, O. A., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Balk, E. M., Pinto, D.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, vol. 102, no. 1, pp. 19-33
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Behavioural determinants of COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among healthcare workers: a rapid review

    Crawshaw, J., Konnyu, K., Castillo, G., van Allen, Z., Grimshaw, J. M., Presseau, J.
    Public Health, vol. 210, pp. 123-133
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Generating consistent longitudinal real-world data to support research: lessons from physical therapists

    Oatis, C. A., Konnyu, K. J., Franklin, P. D.
    ACR Open Rheumatology, vol. 4, no. 9, pp. 771-774
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Schedule of Visits and Televisits for Routine Antenatal Care: A Systematic Review

    Balk, E. M., Konnyu, K., Cao, W., Bhuma, M. R., Danilack, V. A., Adam, G. P., Matteson, K. A., Peahl, A. F.
    Commissioned by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. National Institutes of Health (NIH). 219 pages
    Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports

  • Systematic reviews can guide clinical practice and new research on primary headaches in pregnancy: An editorial on the 2022 American Headache Society Members' Choice Award paper

    Saldanha, I. J., Bhuma, M. R., Konnyu, K. J., Adam, G. P., Zullo, A. R., Chen, K. K., Roth, J. L., Balk, E. M., Cao, W.
    Headache, vol. 62, no. 7, pp. 774-776
    Contributions to Journals: Editorials

  • Pharmacotherapy interventions for adolescent co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders: a systematic review

    Scott, K., Helseth, S. A., Saldanha, I. J., Balk, E. M., Adam, G. P., Konnyu, K. J., Steele, D. W., Becker, S. J.
    Family Practice, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 301-310
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Management of Acute Left-Sided Colonic Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review

    Balk, E. M., Adam, G. P., Bhuma, M. R., Konnyu, K. J., Saldanha, I. J., Beland, M. D., Shah, N.
    Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 175, no. 3, pp. 379-387
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Infrastructures of trust: The case for investing in vaccine demand

    Friedhoff, S., Winner, D., Dodson, K., Perkinson, L., Konnyu, K., Claflin, C., Nair-Desai, S., Cohen Tanugi-Carresse, A., Chen, K., Nambiar, K., Castellon-Perez, N., Ranney, M., Aubert, R., Buttenheim, A., Wardle, C., Halle, T.
    The Rockefeller Foundation. 87 pages
    Books and Reports: Other Reports

  • Imputing intracluster correlation coefficients from a posterior predictive distribution is a feasible method of dealing with unit of analysis errors in a meta-analysis of cluster RCTs

    Konnyu, K. J., Taljaard, M., Ivers, N. M., Moher, D., Grimshaw, J. M.
    Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, vol. 139, pp. 307-318
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Management of primary headaches during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding: A systematic review

    Saldanha, I. J., Bhuma, M. R., Konnyu, K. J., Adam, G. P., Mehta, S., Zullo, A. R., Chen, K. K., Roth, J. L., Balk, E. M., Cao, W.
    Headache, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 11-43
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Behavior Change Techniques in Continuing Professional Development

    Konnyu, K. J., McCleary, N., Presseau, J., Ivers, N. M., Grimshaw, J. M.
    The Journal of continuing education in the health professions, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 268-273
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice [protocol for a Cochrane review update]

    Ivers, N., Antony, J., Konnyu, K., O'Connor, D. A., Presseau, J., Grimshaw, J. M.
    Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 13, no. 6, CD000259
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Evidence summaries: the evolution of a rapid review approach

    Khangura, S., Konnyu, K., Cushman, R., Grimshaw, J., Moher, D.
    Systematic reviews , vol. 1, pp. 10
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • The effectiveness and safety of emergency department short stay units: a rapid review

    Konnyu, K. J., Kwok, E., Skidmore, B., Moher, D.
    Open Medicine, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. e10-6
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Physiotherapy secretion removal techniques in people with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

    Reid, W. D., Brown, J. A., Konnyu, K. J., Rurak, J. M. E., Sakakibara, B. M.
    Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 353-70
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Sortilin mediates the lysosomal targeting of cathepsins D and H

    Canuel, M., Korkidakis, A., Konnyu, K., Morales, C. R.
    Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, vol. 373, no. 2, pp. 292-7
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Effects of exercise training and inspiratory muscle training in spinal cord injury: a systematic review

    Sheel, A. W., Reid, W. D., Townson, A. F., Ayas, N. T., Konnyu, K. J., Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Evidence Research Team
    Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, vol. 31, no. 5, pp. 500-8
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence: Methods of the SCIRE Systematic Review

    Eng, J. J., Teasell, R., Miller, W. C., Wolfe, D. L., Townson, A. F., Aubut, J., Abramson, C., Hsieh, J. T., Connolly, S., Konnyu, K., SCIRE Research Team
    Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1-10
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Review of randomized clinical trials of drug-eluting stents for the prevention of in-stent restenosis

    Eisenberg, M. J., Konnyu, K. J.
    The American Journal of Cardiology, vol. 98, no. 3, pp. 375-82
    Contributions to Journals: Review articles

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